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CZ-6A DEB (55514)
COSPAR: 2022-151XL | 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
55514
International Designator
2022-151XL
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:31:17 GMT
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Inclination
98.85°
Right Ascension
195.11°
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Argument of Perigee
268.23°
Period
101.75 min
Mean Motion
14.15 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
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Latest TLEs
1 55514U 22151XL 26200.93839522 .00001876 00000+0 95881-3 0 9997
2 55514 98.8547 195.1108 0078369 268.2295 90.9901 14.15247894185686
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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Manufacturer
SAST
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