CZ-3C DEB (42466)

COSPAR: 2010-057BF | 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

42466

International Designator

2010-057BF

Epoch

Thu, 02 May 2019 19:34:00 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

20.69°

Right Ascension

305.54°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

285.34°

Period

658.35 min

Mean Motion

2.19 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 42466U 10057BF  19121.81527925 -.00000368  00000-0 -18714-2 0  9990

2 42466  20.6919 305.5417 7200207 285.3388  10.8191  2.18727697 30542

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

0.0629

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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