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CZ-6A DEB (55552)
COSPAR: 2022-151ZA | 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
55552
International Designator
2022-151ZA
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:40:47 GMT
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Inclination
98.62°
Right Ascension
261.28°
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Argument of Perigee
199.11°
Period
98.10 min
Mean Motion
14.68 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 55552U 22151ZA 26200.61166439 .00005269 00000+0 89751-3 0 9993
2 55552 98.6239 261.2834 0071095 199.1110 160.7424 14.67842798188288
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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