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CZ-3A DEB (40155)
COSPAR: 2007-003AP | 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
40155
International Designator
2007-003AP
Epoch
Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:49:40 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
23.52°
Right Ascension
252.19°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
243.33°
Period
703.48 min
Mean Motion
2.05 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 40155U 07003AP 24213.20116834 .00007992 00000-0 61279-1 0 9995
2 40155 23.5228 252.1880 7376686 243.3286 26.2209 2.04698072 23190
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
Length
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.0039
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
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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