CZ-3C DEB (40823)

COSPAR: 2010-057AQ | Alt Name: deb CZ-3C Y5

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 31, 2010

Launch Site

XICLF

Launch Pad

LC2

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 3C

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

40823

International Designator

2010-057AQ

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:07:44 GMT

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Inclination

20.97°

Right Ascension

59.38°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

215.16°

Period

643.69 min

Mean Motion

2.24 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

CZ-3C DEB

Alternative Name

deb CZ-3C Y5

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 40823U 10057AQ  26185.54704387 -.00000165  00000+0 -16332-3 0  9991

2 40823  20.9705  59.3761 7186252 215.1600  63.9129 02.23711396 93410

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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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Radar Cross Section

0.0881

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

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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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