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CZ-4C DEB (44617)
COSPAR: 2018-034J | Alt Name: CZ-4C sep motor cover
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 10, 2018
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44617
International Designator
2018-034J
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:27:49 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
63.40°
Right Ascension
107.29°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
7.43°
Period
107.38 min
Mean Motion
13.41 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 44617U 18034J 26185.06098657 -.00000056 00000-0 49109-4 0 9990
2 44617 63.3971 107.2886 0253727 7.4305 353.0367 13.41012389396502
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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Launch Mass
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Material Composition
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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
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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