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CZ-2D DEB (44610)
COSPAR: 2017-060C | Alt Name: CZ-2D sep motor cover
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 9, 2017
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44610
International Designator
2017-060C
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:49:45 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.23°
Right Ascension
32.34°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
43.65°
Period
95.41 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-2D DEB
Alternative Name
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 44610U 17060C 26184.53455392 .00008214 00000-0 51721-3 0 9990
2 44610 98.2344 32.3428 0017715 43.6536 316.6088 15.09340616471714
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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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
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Transmitter Frequency
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