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CZ-6A DEB (54591)
COSPAR: 2022-151MR | 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
54591
International Designator
2022-151MR
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:09:10 GMT
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Inclination
98.72°
Right Ascension
302.43°
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Argument of Perigee
145.59°
Period
96.68 min
Mean Motion
14.89 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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Latest TLEs
1 54591U 22151MR 26201.25636984 .00015450 00000+0 15281-2 0 9992
2 54591 98.7154 302.4276 0083250 145.5878 215.0767 14.89396380121485
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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