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CZ-6A DEB (56260)
COSPAR: 2022-151ACC | 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
56260
International Designator
2022-151ACC
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:08:27 GMT
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Inclination
98.74°
Right Ascension
223.50°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
250.54°
Period
101.05 min
Mean Motion
14.25 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 56260U 22151ACC 26201.04753890 .00000213 00000+0 10918-3 0 9994
2 56260 98.7439 223.4998 0042337 250.5369 109.1233 14.25031577173259
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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Launch Mass
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
SAST
Life Expectancy
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Configuration
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Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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