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YAOGAN-29 DEB (42673)
COSPAR: 2015-069F | Alt Name: deb Yaogan 29
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 26, 2015
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42673
International Designator
2015-069F
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:09:51 GMT
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Inclination
97.87°
Right Ascension
220.59°
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Argument of Perigee
340.61°
Period
96.57 min
Mean Motion
14.91 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-29 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Yaogan 29
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 42673U 15069F 26184.84017499 .00001349 00000-0 14140-3 0 9996
2 42673 97.8748 220.5897 0002408 340.6127 19.4999 14.91222625574468
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.
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Radar Cross Section
0.0259
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Material Composition
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Power System
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ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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