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CZ-6A DEB (63391)
COSPAR: 2024-140ADN | Alt Name: N/A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 6, 2024
Launch Site
TSC
Launch Pad
TYSC -
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 6A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
63391
International Designator
2024-140ADN
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:25:37 GMT
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Inclination
88.97°
Right Ascension
269.49°
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Argument of Perigee
109.16°
Period
101.68 min
Mean Motion
14.16 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-6A DEB
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 63391U 24140ADN 26199.51779152 .00000182 00000+0 82443-4 0 9992
2 63391 88.9743 269.4930 0064225 109.1599 251.6556 14.16204375 99886
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
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Mission
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Manufacturer
SAST
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