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CZ-2D DEB (38179)
COSPAR: 2011-068G | Alt Name: CZ-2D sep motor cover
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 2011
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
38179
International Designator
2011-068G
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:54:37 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.83°
Right Ascension
208.43°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
47.38°
Period
101.18 min
Mean Motion
14.23 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-2D DEB
Alternative Name
CZ-2D sep motor cover
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 38179U 11068G 26184.87126363 .00001112 00000-0 46978-3 0 9993
2 38179 98.8297 208.4310 0128345 47.3839 75.4397 14.23199968755361
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
0.0014
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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