ARIANE 3 DEB (48348)

COSPAR: 1984-081H | Alt Name: deb Ariane V10

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 4, 1984

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA1

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 3

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

48348

International Designator

1984-081H

Epoch

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 04:29:38 GMT

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Inclination

8.03°

Right Ascension

335.75°

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Argument of Perigee

23.14°

Period

691.47 min

Mean Motion

2.08 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ARIANE 3 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Ariane V10

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

Country

France

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Latest TLEs

1 48348U 84081H   25230.18725113 -.00000279  00000-0  00000-0 0  9997

2 48348   8.0271 335.7495 7137578  23.1377 357.0605  2.08251415 89904

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Summary

Space debris, also known as space junk, encompasses all non-functional objects orbiting Earth such as defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions or disintegrations. Over time, this debris can accumulate and create an increasingly hazardous environment in orbit. Even tiny fragments, traveling at extremely high velocities, can inflict significant damage on operational satellites and spacecraft. If left unmanaged, the density of debris raises the risk of catastrophic collisions and further fragmentation, compounding the problem and threatening the safety and sustainability of space activities.

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