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CZ-6A DEB (55874)
COSPAR: 2022-151ZW | 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
55874
International Designator
2022-151ZW
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:59:37 GMT
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Inclination
98.83°
Right Ascension
194.79°
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Argument of Perigee
251.32°
Period
101.80 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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Latest TLEs
1 55874U 22151ZW 26200.41640196 .00001276 00000+0 67534-3 0 9994
2 55874 98.8334 194.7883 0061357 251.3225 108.1281 14.14577408177364
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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