CZ-2D DEB (38327)

COSPAR: 2011-068J | Alt Name: SW-4 upper debris

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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

38327

International Designator

2011-068J

Epoch

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:25:05 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

98.69°

Right Ascension

263.75°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

264.86°

Period

103.27 min

Mean Motion

13.94 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

CZ-2D DEB

Alternative Name

SW-4 upper debris

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

CNSA

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 38327U 11068J   26179.72576345  .00000275  00000-0  20263-3 0  9993

2 38327  98.6903 263.7487 0197458 264.8621 250.2256 13.94401992737887

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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

0.0015

Visual Magnitude

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Material Composition

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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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