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CZ-4B DEB (29043)
COSPAR: 2004-035K | Alt Name: deb SJ-6
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 8, 2004
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC7
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29043
International Designator
2004-035K
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:57:34 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.57°
Right Ascension
207.52°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
85.87°
Period
95.37 min
Mean Motion
15.10 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-4B DEB
Alternative Name
deb SJ-6
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 29043U 04035K 26184.87331063 .00003558 00000-0 22350-3 0 9998
2 29043 97.5738 207.5248 0003202 85.8658 274.2937 15.09903675121928
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
0.0209
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SJ-6 type 2 debris
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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