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CZ-4 DEB (35383)
COSPAR: 2003-049K | Alt Name: deb CZ-4B
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 21, 2003
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC7
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
35383
International Designator
2003-049K
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:36:38 GMT
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Inclination
98.65°
Right Ascension
193.18°
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Argument of Perigee
91.35°
Period
98.71 min
Mean Motion
14.59 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-4 DEB
Alternative Name
deb CZ-4B
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 35383U 03049K 26185.27544258 .00000467 00000-0 10913-3 0 9991
2 35383 98.6509 193.1777 0049950 91.3502 269.3419 14.58881470714803
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.
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Radar Cross Section
0.0215
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Unknown
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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