CZ-4C DEB (39231)

COSPAR: 2013-037H | Alt Name: deb SJ-15

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CZ-4C DEB Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 19, 2013

Launch Site

TAISC

Launch Pad

LC9

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 4C

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

39231

International Designator

2013-037H

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:10:10 GMT

Apogee

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Perigee

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Inclination

98.06°

Right Ascension

196.77°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

172.18°

Period

101.52 min

Mean Motion

14.18 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

CZ-4C DEB

Alternative Name

deb SJ-15

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

CASC

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 39231U 13037H   26185.84039493  .00001260  00000+0  47679-3 0  9998
2 39231  98.0608 196.7700 0236541 172.1765 188.3209 14.18495923663025

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

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Span

0

Dry Mass

0

Launch Mass

0

Shape

N/A

Radar Cross Section

0.0014

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

CAST

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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