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YUNHAI-1 02 DEB (48520)
COSPAR: 2019-063AE | Alt Name: deb Yunhai 1-02
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 25, 2019
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/94
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48520
International Designator
2019-063AE
Decay Date
2/3/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
YUNHAI-1 02 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Yunhai 1-02
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SAST
Country
China
Constellation
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Major Events
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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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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
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Manufacturer
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