CZ-6A DEB (61499)

COSPAR: 2024-140ABH | 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

61499

International Designator

2024-140ABH

Decay Date

2/21/2026

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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

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

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.

Physical Characteristics

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Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

SAST

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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