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CZ-6A DEB (54963)
COSPAR: 2022-151TC | 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
54963
International Designator
2022-151TC
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:45:05 GMT
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Inclination
98.89°
Right Ascension
170.95°
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Argument of Perigee
356.78°
Period
103.07 min
Mean Motion
13.97 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
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 54963U 22151TC 26200.86464644 .00000009 00000+0 34090-4 0 9998
2 54963 98.8851 170.9523 0137595 356.7772 3.2492 13.97073134187668
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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