CZ-3C DEB (40199)

COSPAR: 2012-008J | 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

40199

International Designator

2012-008J

Epoch

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:45:50 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

17.83°

Right Ascension

248.05°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

222.74°

Period

688.32 min

Mean Motion

2.09 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

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 40199U 12008J   25359.65683824 -.00000137  00000-0  29282-2 0  9997

2 40199  17.8317 248.0470 7238305 222.7414  49.8667  2.09203849 92577

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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

0.1678

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

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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