Space Brief 25 Jun 2025
Today's highlights include the launch of a U.S. military satellite via SpaceX, a new French defense agreement for satellite services, and the Missile Defense Agency's successful ICBM target tracking with long-range radar.
SZ-12 MODULE DEB (49253)
COSPAR: 2021-053F | Alt Name: deb SZ-12 GC
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 17, 2021
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/91
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49253
International Designator
2021-053F
Decay Date
11/2/2021
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SZ-12 MODULE DEB
Alternative Name
deb SZ-12 GC
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CMSEO
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
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.
Physical Characteristics
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
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Radar Cross Section
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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