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CZ-4C DEB (43280)
COSPAR: 2018-034F | Alt Name: Yaogan 31 adapter
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 10, 2018
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43280
International Designator
2018-034F
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:44:57 GMT
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Inclination
63.40°
Right Ascension
65.49°
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Argument of Perigee
7.24°
Period
107.11 min
Mean Motion
13.44 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-4C DEB
Alternative Name
Yaogan 31 adapter
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 43280U 18034F 26185.07288562 .00000024 00000-0 15679-3 0 9990
2 43280 63.3973 65.4861 0271696 7.2359 353.2465 13.44420524404114
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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Power System
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Transmitter Frequency
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