CZ-3C DEB (40862)

COSPAR: 2012-008AC | 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

40862

International Designator

2012-008AC

Epoch

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 17:07:21 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

18.27°

Right Ascension

179.92°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

154.97°

Period

680.67 min

Mean Motion

2.12 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 40862U 12008AC  17010.71344359  .00000791  00000-0  15860-2 0  9995

2 40862  18.2668 179.9188 7371342 154.9730 275.9590  2.11555430 15168

Source: Celestrak

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

0.3435

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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