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ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA] (57215)
COSPAR: 2023-093C | Alt Name: Sylda 5
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![ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA] Satellite Image](/images/sat/deb4.jpg)
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 5, 2023
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA+
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57215
International Designator
2023-093C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:13:26 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
3.00°
Right Ascension
282.26°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
149.40°
Period
490.19 min
Mean Motion
2.94 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA]
Alternative Name
Sylda 5
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AESP
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 57215U 23093C 26200.42600617 .00015990 00000+0 43957-2 0 9996
2 57215 2.9955 282.2556 6772050 149.3989 279.2960 02.93761308 28703
Source: Celestrak
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
Length
5.5
Diameter
4.5
Span
5.5
Dry Mass
440
Launch Mass
440
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Sylda 5
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ADSB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SYLDA 5
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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