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CZ-6A DEB (61311)
COSPAR: 2024-140TY | Alt Name: deb CZ-6A Y21
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Launch Date
August 6, 2024
Launch Site
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Launch Pad
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Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 6A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61311
International Designator
2024-140TY
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:02:14 GMT
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Inclination
89.12°
Right Ascension
274.27°
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Argument of Perigee
71.27°
Period
97.41 min
Mean Motion
14.78 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
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Latest TLEs
1 61311U 24140TY 26201.16822538 .00002436 00000+0 26619-3 0 9990
2 61311 89.1172 274.2660 0162078 71.2700 290.6033 14.78263904101807
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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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