ARIANE 44L+3 DEB (48421)

COSPAR: 1996-040E | Alt Name: deb Ariane V89

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 9, 1996

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA2

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 44L

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

48421

International Designator

1996-040E

Epoch

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Inclination

6.39°

Right Ascension

241.63°

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Argument of Perigee

58.04°

Period

557.51 min

Mean Motion

2.58 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ARIANE 44L+3 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Ariane V89

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

AESP

Country

France

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 48421U 96040E   24138.94035613  .00002190  00000-0  81776-2 0  9990

2 48421   6.3899 241.6302 6951932  58.0411 351.2228  2.58292292 86297

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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.

Physical Characteristics

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

ARIG

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

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