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CZ-4C DEB (43263)
COSPAR: 2018-031E | Alt Name: CZ-4C sep motor cover
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 31, 2018
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43263
International Designator
2018-031E
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:48:23 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.69°
Right Ascension
187.44°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
288.29°
Period
97.25 min
Mean Motion
14.81 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-4C DEB
Alternative Name
CZ-4C sep motor cover
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 43263U 18031E 26184.24193993 .00002612 00000-0 34171-3 0 9992
2 43263 97.6915 187.4389 0036558 288.2852 71.4385 14.80784288443749
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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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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Bus
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Configuration
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Motor
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Power System
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ADCS
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Transmitter Frequency
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