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CZ-3 DEB (28984)
COSPAR: 1990-011C | Alt Name: deb CZ-3
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 4, 1990
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28984
International Designator
1990-011C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:04:48 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
29.56°
Right Ascension
102.39°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
147.96°
Period
247.58 min
Mean Motion
5.82 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-3 DEB
Alternative Name
deb CZ-3
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
MAI2
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 28984U 90011C 26185.00334003 .00003218 00000-0 97386-2 0 9996
2 28984 29.5597 102.3947 4653987 147.9583 251.5743 5.81619490 33775
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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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0565
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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
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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