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CZ-3A DEB (35560)
COSPAR: 2007-003U | 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
35560
International Designator
2007-003U
Epoch
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:31:28 GMT
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Inclination
23.25°
Right Ascension
270.23°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
155.57°
Period
589.86 min
Mean Motion
2.44 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 35560U 07003U 25313.48019541 .00006855 00000-0 20130-1 0 9996
2 35560 23.2547 270.2329 7080757 155.5741 268.6838 2.44124813 38664
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
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.1558
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
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Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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