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CZ-6A DEB (54393)
COSPAR: 2022-151DR | 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
54393
International Designator
2022-151DR
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:29:30 GMT
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Inclination
98.50°
Right Ascension
51.14°
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Argument of Perigee
183.47°
Period
105.98 min
Mean Motion
13.59 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 54393U 22151DR 26200.14548946 .00000071 00000+0 10560-3 0 9998
2 54393 98.5036 51.1364 0313503 183.4656 176.4316 13.58692477182332
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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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
SAST
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Power System
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Unknown
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