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CZ-6A DEB (54905)
COSPAR: 2022-151QS | 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
54905
International Designator
2022-151QS
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:44:38 GMT
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Inclination
98.71°
Right Ascension
267.23°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
184.21°
Period
99.49 min
Mean Motion
14.47 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 54905U 22151QS 26201.15600441 .00000707 00000+0 19808-3 0 9998
2 54905 98.7099 267.2297 0081059 184.2096 175.8423 14.47437029191254
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
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
SAST
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Bus
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Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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