CZ-4 DEB (20792)

COSPAR: 1990-081E | Alt Name: DQ 1 Canister

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CZ-4 DEB Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 3, 1990

Launch Site

TAISC

Launch Pad

LC7

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 4

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

20792

International Designator

1990-081E

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:38:04 GMT

Apogee

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Perigee

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Inclination

98.77°

Right Ascension

174.22°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

353.09°

Period

101.38 min

Mean Motion

14.20 rev/day

Latitude

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Longitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

CZ-4 DEB

Alternative Name

DQ 1 Canister

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

MAI2

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 20792U 90081E   26185.23477407  .00000576  00000-0  28935-3 0  9992
2 20792  98.7651 174.2215 0014718 353.0935   7.0036 14.20360125845860

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

Length

0.5

Diameter

0.4

Span

0.5

Dry Mass

5

Launch Mass

5

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

0.0601

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Canister

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

SISE

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

QQW Canister

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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