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CZ-4B DEB (26140)
COSPAR: 1999-057AC | Alt Name: deb CZ-4B Y1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 14, 1999
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC7
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26140
International Designator
1999-057AC
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:21:05 GMT
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Inclination
99.34°
Right Ascension
125.74°
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Argument of Perigee
233.24°
Period
98.22 min
Mean Motion
14.66 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-4B DEB
Alternative Name
deb CZ-4B Y1
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 26140U 99057AC 26184.80631517 .00004755 00000-0 77294-3 0 9998
2 26140 99.3415 125.7416 0130658 233.2366 182.1803 14.66133308376464
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.
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Radar Cross Section
0.099
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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