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ARIANE 5 R/B (53766)
COSPAR: 2022-110B | Alt Name: Ariane 5 L5117 ESC-D
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 7, 2022
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA+
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53766
International Designator
2022-110B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:13:35 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
3.96°
Right Ascension
181.32°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
107.98°
Period
800.39 min
Mean Motion
1.80 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 5 R/B
Alternative Name
Ariane 5 L5117 ESC-D
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AESP
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 53766U 22110B 26200.75944191 .00114555 -31397-6 43283-2 0 9996
2 53766 3.9645 181.3155 7708913 107.9802 342.3708 01.79912632 12192
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 FM80
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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