CZ-6A DEB (60630)

COSPAR: 2024-140AF | Alt Name: deb CZ-6A Y21

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 6, 2024

Launch Site

TAISC

Launch Pad

TYSC -

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 6A

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

60630

International Designator

2024-140AF

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:57:43 GMT

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Inclination

88.28°

Right Ascension

196.81°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

320.25°

Period

94.40 min

Mean Motion

15.25 rev/day

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China satellites Debris

Basic Satellite Info

Name

CZ-6A DEB

Alternative Name

deb CZ-6A Y21

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

CNSA

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 60630U 24140AF  26200.49841551  .00048663  00000+0  18405-2 0  9999

2 60630  88.2778 196.8064 0053226 320.2544  39.4808 15.25417442105259

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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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

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Manufacturer

SAST

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

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Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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