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CZ-4C DEB (47535)
COSPAR: 2021-007D | Alt Name: Yaogan 31 adapter
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Launch Date
January 29, 2021
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/94
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47535
International Designator
2021-007D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:22:35 GMT
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63.41°
Right Ascension
110.77°
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Argument of Perigee
1.45°
Period
107.12 min
Mean Motion
13.44 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-4C DEB
Alternative Name
Yaogan 31 adapter
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Constellation
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Latest TLEs
1 47535U 21007D 26185.18235954 .00000036 00000-0 19790-3 0 9991
2 47535 63.4050 110.7708 0175734 1.4511 358.6989 13.44262200266373
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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