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CZ-6A DEB (55219)
COSPAR: 2022-151WL | 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
55219
International Designator
2022-151WL
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:19:12 GMT
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Inclination
98.61°
Right Ascension
260.72°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
197.03°
Period
98.41 min
Mean Motion
14.63 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 55219U 22151WL 26200.63833552 .00003919 00000+0 73631-3 0 9992
2 55219 98.6099 260.7247 0080745 197.0279 162.8209 14.63206992189257
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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Configuration
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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
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