CZ-2D DEB (43403)

COSPAR: 2012-052C | Alt Name: CZ-2D sep motor cover

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 29, 2012

Launch Site

JSC

Launch Pad

LC603

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 2D

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

43403

International Designator

2012-052C

Epoch

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:27:36 GMT

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Inclination

98.02°

Right Ascension

273.62°

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Argument of Perigee

250.61°

Period

99.82 min

Mean Motion

14.43 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

CZ-2D DEB

Alternative Name

CZ-2D 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 43403U 12052C   26183.47750683  .00002001  00000-0  49934-3 0  9999

2 43403  98.0226 273.6194 0187867 250.6127 107.4673 14.42580071658509

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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Payload

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Purpose

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Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

SAST

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

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Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

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