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ARIANE 5 R/B (52906)
COSPAR: 2022-067D | Alt Name: Ariane 5 L5116 ESC-D
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 22, 2022
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA+
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52906
International Designator
2022-067D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:41:01 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
5.76°
Right Ascension
145.38°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
2.79°
Period
596.33 min
Mean Motion
2.41 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 5 R/B
Alternative Name
Ariane 5 L5116 ESC-D
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AESP
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 52906U 22067D 26200.98682816 .00002583 00000+0 85648-3 0 9998
2 52906 5.7598 145.3765 7170952 2.7912 359.5352 02.41476392 35009
Source: Celestrak
Summary
A rocket body, also commonly referred to as an upper stage or spent rocket stage, is the structural shell left behind after a rocket has delivered its payload to orbit. These large and often heavy pieces of space hardware can remain in orbit for years, posing significant collision hazards as part of the growing space debris problem. If left uncontrolled, rocket bodies have the potential to reenter Earth's atmosphere unpredictably, which can lead to falling debris in populated areas. Additionally, they risk colliding with operational satellites or the International Space Station, creating more debris and putting human life at risk.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7
Diameter
5.5
Span
7
Dry Mass
5000
Launch Mass
5000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ESC-D FM81
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ARIG
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
ESC-A
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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