CZ-2D DEB (35574)

COSPAR: 2008-056F | Alt Name: SW-3 lower debris

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 5, 2008

Launch Site

JSC

Launch Pad

LC603

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 2D

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

35574

International Designator

2008-056F

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:48:22 GMT

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Inclination

98.30°

Right Ascension

209.66°

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Argument of Perigee

230.50°

Period

98.82 min

Mean Motion

14.57 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

CZ-2D DEB

Alternative Name

SW-3 lower debris

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

CASC

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 35574U 08056F   26184.78359037  .00002078  00000-0  43682-3 0  9999

2 35574  98.2973 209.6585 0106404 230.5006 128.6747 14.57196717925368

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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

0.0014

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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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