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CZ-3B DEB (38748)
COSPAR: 2010-042C | Alt Name: deb CZ-3B Y13
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 4, 2010
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC2
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 3B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
38748
International Designator
2010-042C
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:14:17 GMT
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Inclination
24.04°
Right Ascension
54.54°
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Argument of Perigee
345.39°
Period
621.61 min
Mean Motion
2.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-3B DEB
Alternative Name
deb CZ-3B Y13
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 38748U 10042C 26184.59325556 .00002096 00000-0 34499-2 0 9996
2 38748 24.0351 54.5388 7206056 345.3948 1.7878 2.31655689 4833
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.
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Radar Cross Section
0.247
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Material Composition
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Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CALT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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