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CZ-6A DEB (55891)
COSPAR: 2022-151AAP | 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
55891
International Designator
2022-151AAP
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:42:38 GMT
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Inclination
98.85°
Right Ascension
195.75°
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Argument of Perigee
274.99°
Period
102.19 min
Mean Motion
14.09 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
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N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 55891U 22151AAP 26200.44628132 .00000207 00000+0 14281-3 0 9996
2 55891 98.8489 195.7531 0058871 274.9883 84.4569 14.09073507183988
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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