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CZ-2C DEB [DISPENSER] (24927)
COSPAR: 1997-048C | Alt Name: Smart Dispenser
DECAYED
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![CZ-2C DEB [DISPENSER] Satellite Image](/images/sat/deb4.jpg)
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
September 1, 1997
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC7
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C-III/SD
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
24927
International Designator
1997-048C
Decay Date
1/6/1998
Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-2C DEB [DISPENSER]
Alternative Name
Smart Dispenser
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CASC1
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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
0.9
Diameter
2.9
Span
2.9
Dry Mass
550
Launch Mass
675
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
15.9734
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CZ-2C SD
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CALT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CZ-2C SD
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
FG-47
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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