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CZ-4B DEB (26329)
COSPAR: 1999-057HN | 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
26329
International Designator
1999-057HN
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:52:38 GMT
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Inclination
98.30°
Right Ascension
283.69°
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Argument of Perigee
103.66°
Period
96.77 min
Mean Motion
14.88 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 26329U 99057HN 26185.24488443 .00016506 00000-0 17656-2 0 9996
2 26329 98.2962 283.6876 0046073 103.6619 285.4420 14.88024272389885
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
0.0487
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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