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ARIANE 40 DEB (60248)
COSPAR: 1998-017K | Alt Name: deb Ariane V107
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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
60248
International Designator
1998-017K
Decay Date
2/28/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 40 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V107
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CNES
Country
France
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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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