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CZ-4C DEB (38293)
COSPAR: 2010-059C | Alt Name: deb CZ-4C
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 4, 2010
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
38293
International Designator
2010-059C
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:41:30 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.60°
Right Ascension
264.90°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
216.72°
Period
100.74 min
Mean Motion
14.29 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-4C DEB
Alternative Name
deb CZ-4C
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 38293U 10059C 26184.94549199 .00000101 00000-0 56797-4 0 9991
2 38293 98.6018 264.8986 0010733 216.7236 143.3212 14.29409529808538
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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Radar Cross Section
0.019
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Unknown
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Material Composition
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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