CZ-3B DEB (40843)

COSPAR: 2011-077Y | 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

40843

International Designator

2011-077Y

Epoch

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:18:02 GMT

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Inclination

21.96°

Right Ascension

121.63°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

216.78°

Period

625.38 min

Mean Motion

2.30 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 40843U 11077Y   26177.22085782 -.00000092  00000-0 -20779-5 0  9995

2 40843  21.9593 121.6342 7163427 216.7755  61.2039  2.30258537 94663

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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

0.2166

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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