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CZ-6A DEB (54888)
COSPAR: 2022-151PZ | 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
54888
International Designator
2022-151PZ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:17:58 GMT
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Inclination
98.64°
Right Ascension
304.88°
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Argument of Perigee
58.47°
Period
95.90 min
Mean Motion
15.01 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 54888U 22151PZ 26200.76248191 .00014853 00000+0 11153-2 0 9995
2 54888 98.6371 304.8795 0055407 58.4718 302.1899 15.01495450196685
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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Technical Details
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
SAST
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Equipment
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Power System
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Transmitter Frequency
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