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CBERS 1 DEB (30791)
COSPAR: 1999-057PA | Alt Name: deb ZY-1 01
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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
30791
International Designator
1999-057PA
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:00:00 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.53°
Right Ascension
249.49°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
266.12°
Period
98.08 min
Mean Motion
14.68 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CBERS 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb ZY-1 01
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 30791U 99057PA 26185.12500086 .00007503 00000-0 13118-2 0 9995
2 30791 98.5297 249.4870 0004080 266.1214 124.0717 14.68177570 21012
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.026
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
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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