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CZ-6A DEB (54912)
COSPAR: 2022-151QZ | 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
54912
International Designator
2022-151QZ
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:18:17 GMT
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Inclination
98.76°
Right Ascension
289.96°
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Argument of Perigee
208.04°
Period
98.18 min
Mean Motion
14.67 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
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Latest TLEs
1 54912U 22151QZ 26201.22103528 .00004287 00000+0 72775-3 0 9997
2 54912 98.7619 289.9565 0096083 208.0430 151.5577 14.66763424191487
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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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
SAST
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