CZ-3C DEB (40196)

COSPAR: 2012-008F | Alt Name: deb CZ-3C Y6

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 24, 2012

Launch Site

XICLF

Launch Pad

LC2

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 3C

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

40196

International Designator

2012-008F

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:06:44 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

21.30°

Right Ascension

208.58°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

104.68°

Period

603.82 min

Mean Motion

2.38 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

CZ-3C DEB

Alternative Name

deb CZ-3C Y6

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 40196U 12008F   26185.17135064 -.00000014  00000-0 -65258-4 0  9997

2 40196  21.2955 208.5786 7075280 104.6829 337.3838  2.38483520109517

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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

0.2488

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

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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