CZ-4B DEB (26442)

COSPAR: 1999-057KP | 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

26442

International Designator

1999-057KP

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:54:21 GMT

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Inclination

98.54°

Right Ascension

202.94°

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Argument of Perigee

158.62°

Period

98.54 min

Mean Motion

14.61 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

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Latest TLEs

1 26442U 99057KP  26184.82941841  .00002053  00000-0  41642-3 0  9996

2 26442  98.5410 202.9419 0055561 158.6188  17.8511 14.61404118383437

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.

Physical Characteristics

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Radar Cross Section

0.0122

Visual Magnitude

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Material Composition

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Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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