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CZ-6A DEB (54282)
COSPAR: 2022-151Z | Alt Name: deb CZ-6A Y2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 11, 2022
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9A
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 6A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54282
International Designator
2022-151Z
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:23:07 GMT
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Inclination
98.58°
Right Ascension
259.03°
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Argument of Perigee
181.89°
Period
97.25 min
Mean Motion
14.81 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-6A DEB
Alternative Name
deb CZ-6A Y2
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 54282U 22151Z 26201.14106012 .00013019 00000+0 16549-2 0 9998
2 54282 98.5781 259.0266 0055319 181.8865 178.2145 14.80683815194748
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
SAST
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