CZ-4B DEB (29040)

COSPAR: 1999-057NK | 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

29040

International Designator

1999-057NK

Epoch

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Inclination

98.58°

Right Ascension

237.68°

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Argument of Perigee

156.86°

Period

99.43 min

Mean Motion

14.48 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 29040U 99057NK  26185.09227862  .00001011  00000-0  27394-3 0  9994

2 29040  98.5833 237.6820 0074689 156.8601 203.5984 14.48297392222255

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

0.0136

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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