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CZ-4B DEB (44589)
COSPAR: 1999-057TB | Alt Name: deb ZY-1 01
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 14, 1999
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC7
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44589
International Designator
1999-057TB
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:43:27 GMT
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Inclination
98.77°
Right Ascension
65.52°
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Argument of Perigee
324.85°
Period
97.53 min
Mean Motion
14.76 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-4B DEB
Alternative Name
deb ZY-1 01
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 44589U 99057TB 26184.48850904 .00000584 00000-0 88822-4 0 9998
2 44589 98.7715 65.5188 0081450 324.8452 34.7396 14.76393561678062
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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Payload
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Purpose
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Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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