CZ-3B DEB (40184)

COSPAR: 2011-077H | Alt Name: deb CZ-3B Y21

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 19, 2011

Launch Site

XICLF

Launch Pad

LC2

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 3B

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

40184

International Designator

2011-077H

Epoch

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Apogee

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Inclination

21.22°

Right Ascension

191.14°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

94.70°

Period

744.82 min

Mean Motion

1.93 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

CZ-3B DEB

Alternative Name

deb CZ-3B Y21

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

CASC

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 40184U 11077H   26185.13180873  .00006744  00000-0  68241-2 0  9990

2 40184  21.2164 191.1373 7543537  94.7010 345.9966  1.93336190 80314

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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

0.7279

Visual Magnitude

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Color

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Material Composition

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Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

CALT

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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