CZ-4 DEB (20886)

COSPAR: 1990-081AW | Alt Name: deb CZ-4 Y2 Stage 3

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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

20886

International Designator

1990-081AW

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:47:45 GMT

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Inclination

99.02°

Right Ascension

324.36°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

77.70°

Period

106.21 min

Mean Motion

13.56 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

CZ-4 DEB

Alternative Name

deb CZ-4 Y2 Stage 3

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

MAI2

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 20886U 90081AW  26184.36649576  .00000161  00000-0  23543-3 0  9997

2 20886  99.0240 324.3620 0243773  77.6970 311.3539 13.55768118764560

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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Radar Cross Section

0.0793

Visual Magnitude

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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