CZ-3 DEB (26788)

COSPAR: 1986-010E | Alt Name: deb CZ-3 Y3

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 1, 1986

Launch Site

XICLF

Launch Pad

LC3

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 3

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

26788

International Designator

1986-010E

Epoch

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 01:50:41 GMT

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Inclination

30.59°

Right Ascension

212.86°

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Argument of Perigee

207.65°

Period

548.33 min

Mean Motion

2.63 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

CZ-3 DEB

Alternative Name

deb CZ-3 Y3

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

MAI2

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 26788U 86010E   18326.07686854 -.00000149  00000-0 -13771-2 0  9997

2 26788  30.5932 212.8595 6838437 207.6481 350.7771  2.62616644175936

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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

0.0563

Visual Magnitude

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Payload

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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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