SZ-1 DEB (25960)

COSPAR: 1999-061E | Alt Name: Shenzhou 1 Guidao Cang

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 19, 1999

Launch Site

JSC

Launch Pad

LC921

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 2F

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

25960

International Designator

1999-061E

Decay Date

12/1/1999

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SZ-1 DEB

Alternative Name

Shenzhou 1 Guidao Cang

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

CMSEO

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

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

4.3

Diameter

2.8

Span

4.3

Dry Mass

1700

Launch Mass

1700

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

8.288

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Shenzhou 1 orbital module

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

CALT

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Shenzhou OM

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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