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YAOGAN 25C DEB (69731)
COSPAR: 2014-080L | Alt Name: N/A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 10, 2014
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
69731
International Designator
2014-080L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:06:17 GMT
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Inclination
63.37°
Right Ascension
211.36°
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Argument of Perigee
8.65°
Period
105.56 min
Mean Motion
13.64 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN 25C DEB
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 69731U 14080L 26200.71270028 .00010495 00000+0 90054-2 0 9994
2 69731 63.3678 211.3597 0337292 8.6514 352.0138 13.64089733 35261
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.
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