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CZ-6A DEB (55216)
COSPAR: 2022-151WH | 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
55216
International Designator
2022-151WH
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:55:04 GMT
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Inclination
98.61°
Right Ascension
257.57°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
202.44°
Period
98.28 min
Mean Motion
14.65 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 55216U 22151WH 26201.12157417 .00004751 00000+0 85663-3 0 9996
2 55216 98.6073 257.5670 0074208 202.4371 157.3580 14.65241016189238
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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Power System
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