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CZ-4C DEB (43628)
COSPAR: 2013-065E | Alt Name: CZ-4C sep motor cover
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 2013
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43628
International Designator
2013-065E
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:07:52 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
100.52°
Right Ascension
180.28°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
101.34°
Period
99.22 min
Mean Motion
14.51 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 43628U 13065E 26184.50546721 .00016272 00000-0 36619-2 0 9994
2 43628 100.5201 180.2808 0130567 101.3367 260.2523 14.51360352406509
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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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
SAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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