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CZ-4C DEB (43404)
COSPAR: 2012-066G | Alt Name: deb CZ-4C
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 25, 2012
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43404
International Designator
2012-066G
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:25:30 GMT
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Inclination
63.36°
Right Ascension
305.11°
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Argument of Perigee
345.81°
Period
111.35 min
Mean Motion
12.93 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-4C DEB
Alternative Name
deb CZ-4C
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 43404U 12066G 26184.93438501 .00000061 00000-0 47771-3 0 9990
2 43404 63.3594 305.1135 0171784 345.8106 13.8101 12.93175703595540
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
SAST
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Power System
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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