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CZ-2C DEB (43373)
COSPAR: 2003-061C | Alt Name: deb Tan Ce 1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 29, 2003
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43373
International Designator
2003-061C
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:40:42 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
18.73°
Right Ascension
318.87°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
158.21°
Period
370.59 min
Mean Motion
3.89 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-2C DEB
Alternative Name
deb Tan Ce 1
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 43373U 03061C 26184.52827129 .00040572 00000-0 14043-2 0 9999
2 43373 18.7256 318.8667 6151573 158.2097 247.2418 3.88572998229998
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
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
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Color
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
[or deb Ariane LO1]
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
DFH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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