Ariane 5 Debris
Object Description
| Type: | Ariane 5 Debris (SYLDA) |
| Int’l Designation: | 2011-022D |
| Launched: | 20 MAY 2011 @ 20:38 UTC |
| Site: | Centre Spatial Guyanais |
| Mission: | GSAT 8 and ST 2 communications satellites |
Reentry Prediction
| Predicted Reentry Time: | 21 JAN 2013 @ 18:38 UTC ± 2 hours |
| Prediction Epoch: | 21 JAN 2013 @ 12:13:44.312 UTC |
| Prediction Ground Track: |
Legend
Yellow Icon – location of object at predicted reentry time
Orange Line – area of visibility at the predicted reentry time for a ground observer
Blue Line – ground track uncertainty prior to predicted reentry time (ticks at 5-minute intervals)
Yellow Line – ground track uncertainty after predicted reentry time (ticks at 5-minute intervals)
White Line – day/night divider at predicted reentry time (Sun location shown by White Icon)
Pink Icon – vicinity of eyewitness sighting
Note: Possible reentry locations lie anywhere along the blue and yellow ground track.
NOTICE: The materials about Upcoming Reentries are for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for specific technical advice or opinions related to your particular facts and circumstances.