ARIANE 40 DEB (60247)

COSPAR: 1998-017J | Alt Name: deb Ariane V107

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 24, 1998

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA2

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 40

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

60247

International Designator

1998-017J

Decay Date

11/6/2024

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CNES France satellites Debris

Basic Satellite Info

Name

ARIANE 40 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Ariane V107

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

CNES

Country

France

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

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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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Unknown

Mission

Unknown

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Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

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Unknown

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Unknown

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Unknown

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Unknown

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