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CZ-4B DEB (35334)
COSPAR: 1999-057SN | 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
35334
International Designator
1999-057SN
Epoch
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:56:26 GMT
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Inclination
98.43°
Right Ascension
250.68°
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Argument of Perigee
328.60°
Period
98.60 min
Mean Motion
14.61 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 35334U 99057SN 26182.91419829 .00001966 00000-0 40509-3 0 9993
2 35334 98.4300 250.6840 0061279 328.5977 31.1570 14.60514599 70564
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
0.0014
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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