CZ-3B DEB (40846)

COSPAR: 2011-077AB | 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

40846

International Designator

2011-077AB

Epoch

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 06:18:49 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

23.16°

Right Ascension

77.80°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

177.93°

Period

789.89 min

Mean Motion

1.82 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 40846U 11077AB  17347.26307043  .00000135  00000-0  18476-2 0  9992

2 40846  23.1620  77.8001 7602756 177.9318  13.2092  1.82303605 18970

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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

0.0012

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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