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CZ-6A DEB (56634)
COSPAR: 2022-151AFJ | 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
56634
International Designator
2022-151AFJ
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:01:42 GMT
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Inclination
98.78°
Right Ascension
222.71°
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Argument of Perigee
304.14°
Period
101.29 min
Mean Motion
14.22 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 56634U 22151AFJ 26199.50118646 .00000063 00000+0 48965-4 0 9997
2 56634 98.7771 222.7074 0011321 304.1425 55.8678 14.21705976168079
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.
Physical Characteristics
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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
Life Expectancy
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Equipment
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Power System
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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