CZ-3A DEB (40157)

COSPAR: 2007-003AR | 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

40157

International Designator

2007-003AR

Epoch

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:34:36 GMT

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Inclination

25.28°

Right Ascension

350.25°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

51.93°

Period

783.72 min

Mean Motion

1.84 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 40157U 07003AR  26182.89903642 -.00000238  00000-0 -68031-2 0  9992

2 40157  25.2768 350.2456 7445369  51.9295 351.6571  1.83738778108563

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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Shape

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Radar Cross Section

0.2593

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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