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CZ-6A DEB (61302)
COSPAR: 2024-140TP | Alt Name: deb CZ-6A Y21
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Launch Date
August 6, 2024
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
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Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 6A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61302
International Designator
2024-140TP
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:55:52 GMT
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Inclination
88.89°
Right Ascension
257.35°
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Argument of Perigee
160.31°
Period
98.68 min
Mean Motion
14.59 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 61302U 24140TP 26200.58046926 .00002961 00000+0 60809-3 0 9996
2 61302 88.8919 257.3472 0060367 160.3132 200.0431 14.59248453100236
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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Power System
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