Space Brief 17 Sep 2024
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CZ-6A DEB (61462)
COSPAR: 2024-140ZU | 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
61462
International Designator
2024-140ZU
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:36:09 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
89.12°
Right Ascension
279.93°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
118.37°
Period
100.73 min
Mean Motion
14.30 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 61462U 24140ZU 26201.19178122 .00001860 00000+0 69711-3 0 9993
2 61462 89.1155 279.9321 0080943 118.3674 242.5714 14.29543345 96311
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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Radar Cross Section
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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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Configuration
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Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
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Transmitter Frequency
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