Van Allen Probe A Reenters March 10 After 14 Years | KeepTrack Space Brief
NASA's Van Allen Probe A (1,300 lbs) reenters today after 14 years studying Earth's radiation belts. Most debris will burn up; ocean impact statistically likely.
CZ-2F DEB (67719)
COSPAR: 2026-024F | Alt Name: N/A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 7, 2026
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/91
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
67719
International Designator
2026-024F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:13:40 GMT
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Inclination
49.76°
Right Ascension
86.72°
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Argument of Perigee
105.03°
Period
92.71 min
Mean Motion
15.53 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-2F DEB
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CALT
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 67719U 26024F 26200.38449899 .00299547 00000+0 28053-2 0 9993
2 67719 49.7633 86.7185 0147919 105.0327 256.7060 15.53184313 24352
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.
Physical Characteristics
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0.2
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CALT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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