CZ-3B DEB (42461)

COSPAR: 2010-042AC | Alt Name: deb CZ-3B Y13

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CZ-3B DEB Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 4, 2010

Launch Site

XICLF

Launch Pad

LC2

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 3B

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

42461

International Designator

2010-042AC

Epoch

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:34:24 GMT

Apogee

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Perigee

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Inclination

22.04°

Right Ascension

143.15°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

52.83°

Period

808.20 min

Mean Motion

1.78 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

CZ-3B DEB

Alternative Name

deb CZ-3B Y13

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

CASC

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 42461U 10042AC  24267.81556100 -.00000219  00000-0  00000-0 0  9994
2 42461  22.0385 143.1480 7290604  52.8324 353.6119  1.78174029 68216

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

Length

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Diameter

0

Span

0

Dry Mass

0

Launch Mass

0

Shape

N/A

Radar Cross Section

0.3092

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

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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