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CZ-2D DEB (47974)
COSPAR: 2019-063D | Alt Name: deb Yunhai 1-02
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 25, 2019
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/94
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47974
International Designator
2019-063D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:49:19 GMT
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Inclination
98.46°
Right Ascension
261.83°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
119.44°
Period
99.76 min
Mean Motion
14.43 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-2D DEB
Alternative Name
deb Yunhai 1-02
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SAST
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 47974U 19063D 26185.15925614 .00000694 00000-0 21747-3 0 9998
2 47974 98.4631 261.8279 0025418 119.4394 240.9337 14.43460587290056
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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Manufacturer
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Power System
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