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CZ-2D DEB (44607)
COSPAR: 2016-068G | Alt Name: deb CZ-2D sep motor cover
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 11, 2016
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44607
International Designator
2016-068G
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:13:18 GMT
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Inclination
98.52°
Right Ascension
317.53°
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Argument of Perigee
122.80°
Period
103.08 min
Mean Motion
13.97 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-2D DEB
Alternative Name
deb CZ-2D sep motor cover
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 44607U 16068G 26185.17590296 .00000607 00000-0 38810-3 0 9999
2 44607 98.5213 317.5326 0204611 122.8022 239.3033 13.96913465483206
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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