CZ-6A DEB (61479)

COSPAR: 2024-140AAM | 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

61479

International Designator

2024-140AAM

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:10:18 GMT

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Inclination

89.06°

Right Ascension

278.15°

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Argument of Perigee

100.18°

Period

102.57 min

Mean Motion

14.04 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

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 61479U 24140AAM 26200.21548727  .00000764  00000+0  41969-3 0  9992

2 61479  89.0591 278.1489 0166361 100.1817 261.8173 14.03884018 97709

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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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

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Manufacturer

SAST

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

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Configuration

Unknown

Motor

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Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

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