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CZ-4C DEB (44598)
COSPAR: 2013-065H | Alt Name: deb CZ-4C Y14
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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
44598
International Designator
2013-065H
Epoch
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:35:45 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
100.41°
Right Ascension
126.41°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
171.75°
Period
107.17 min
Mean Motion
13.44 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-4C DEB
Alternative Name
deb CZ-4C Y14
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 44598U 13065H 26182.10816123 -.00000013 00000-0 55756-4 0 9993
2 44598 100.4123 126.4069 0140165 171.7501 188.5979 13.43669135535696
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
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Bus
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Power System
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ADCS
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Transmitter Frequency
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