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CZ-1 DEB (25882)
COSPAR: 1970-034D | Alt Name: DFH-1 part
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 24, 1970
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LA2A
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25882
International Designator
1970-034D
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:25:19 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
68.37°
Right Ascension
332.80°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
22.22°
Period
103.03 min
Mean Motion
13.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-1 DEB
Alternative Name
DFH-1 part
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 25882U 70034D 26183.80925059 .00003136 00000-0 32711-3 0 9997
2 25882 68.3720 332.7960 0657612 22.2182 340.6051 13.97697849325166
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.0094
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
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Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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