SZ-13 MODULE DEB (52513)

COSPAR: 2021-092G | Alt Name: deb Shenzhou-13 OM

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 15, 2021

Launch Site

JSC

Launch Pad

LC43/91

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 2F

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

52513

International Designator

2021-092G

Decay Date

5/13/2022

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China satellites Debris

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SZ-13 MODULE DEB

Alternative Name

deb Shenzhou-13 OM

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

CAST

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.

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Unknown

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Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

CAST

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

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Unknown

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Unknown

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Unknown

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