CZ-3A DEB (30479)

COSPAR: 2007-003C | Alt Name: deb CZ-3A Y12

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 2, 2007

Launch Site

XICLF

Launch Pad

LC2

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 3A

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

30479

International Designator

2007-003C

Epoch

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 19:41:30 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

25.16°

Right Ascension

358.36°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

198.89°

Period

750.16 min

Mean Motion

1.92 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

CZ-3A DEB

Alternative Name

deb CZ-3A Y12

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

CNSA

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 30479U 07003C   07069.82049050  .00003607  00000-0  17470-2 0  9990

2 30479  25.1618 358.3604 7571790 198.8876 102.5854  1.91958663   621

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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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Shape

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Radar Cross Section

0.1195

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

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Technical Details

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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