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CZ-4B DEB (56161)
COSPAR: 2018-081N | Alt Name: deb CZ-4B Y34
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 24, 2018
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56161
International Designator
2018-081N
Decay Date
5/31/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-4B DEB
Alternative Name
deb CZ-4B Y34
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CNSA
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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Launch Mass
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Technical Details
Payload
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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