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CZ-6A DEB (61138)
COSPAR: 2024-140QG | 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
61138
International Designator
2024-140QG
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:32:38 GMT
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Inclination
88.97°
Right Ascension
270.54°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
150.32°
Period
102.05 min
Mean Motion
14.11 rev/day
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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
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 61138U 24140QG 26200.68933463 .00002091 00000+0 10796-2 0 9998
2 61138 88.9734 270.5358 0119606 150.3247 210.4796 14.11080535 97985
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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Technical Details
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
SAST
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