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CZ-2C DEB (43520)
COSPAR: 2018-054C | Alt Name: XJS adapter
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 27, 2018
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC2
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43520
International Designator
2018-054C
Decay Date
3/27/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-2C DEB
Alternative Name
XJS adapter
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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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Diameter
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
BWYIC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
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ADCS
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Transmitter Frequency
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