CZ-3 DEB (38673)

COSPAR: 1986-010H | Alt Name: deb CZ-3 Y3

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 1, 1986

Launch Site

XICLF

Launch Pad

LC3

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 3

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

38673

International Designator

1986-010H

Epoch

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:32:57 GMT

Apogee

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Perigee

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Inclination

30.77°

Right Ascension

48.04°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

230.78°

Period

445.54 min

Mean Motion

3.23 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

CZ-3 DEB

Alternative Name

deb CZ-3 Y3

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

MAI2

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 38673U 86010H   26172.14788949  .00004414  00000-0  69548-2 0  9997
2 38673  30.7691  48.0426 6489168 230.7814  51.2080  3.23205497  1479

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

Length

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Diameter

0

Span

0

Dry Mass

0

Launch Mass

0

Shape

N/A

Radar Cross Section

0.0852

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

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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