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CZ-6A DEB (56626)
COSPAR: 2022-151AFA | 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
56626
International Designator
2022-151AFA
Epoch
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:26:42 GMT
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Inclination
98.81°
Right Ascension
231.85°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
350.54°
Period
101.14 min
Mean Motion
14.24 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 56626U 22151AFA 26198.81021581 .00000289 00000+0 14606-3 0 9996
2 56626 98.8091 231.8452 0007742 350.5374 9.5657 14.23716906168314
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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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
SAST
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Equipment
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Power System
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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