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CZ-4C DEB (43409)
COSPAR: 2013-052D | Alt Name: CZ-4C sep motor cover
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 23, 2013
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43409
International Designator
2013-052D
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:14:35 GMT
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Inclination
98.78°
Right Ascension
291.64°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
291.62°
Period
104.49 min
Mean Motion
13.78 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 43409U 13052D 26184.55179635 .00000315 00000-0 28971-3 0 9992
2 43409 98.7785 291.6441 0233738 291.6166 66.0235 13.78082435633511
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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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
SAST
Life Expectancy
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Bus
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Configuration
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Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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