Growing Threat of Space Junk
Over 27,000 high-speed pieces of space junk now threaten vital satellites, requiring sophisticated tracking and urgent innovation of orbital debris removal methods like harpoons and nets.
CZ-6A DEB (54444)
COSPAR: 2022-151FU | 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
54444
International Designator
2022-151FU
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:23:57 GMT
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Inclination
98.72°
Right Ascension
266.91°
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Argument of Perigee
139.73°
Period
99.24 min
Mean Motion
14.51 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
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N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 54444U 22151FU 26201.09996911 .00003237 00000+0 76440-3 0 9995
2 54444 98.7225 266.9076 0113035 139.7262 221.2373 14.51062943193766
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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