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ZQ-2E DEB (69631)
COSPAR: 2026-128F | Alt Name: N/A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 9, 2026
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/96A
Launch Vehicle
Zhuque-2E
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
69631
International Designator
2026-128F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:03:04 GMT
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Inclination
54.52°
Right Ascension
149.28°
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Argument of Perigee
56.01°
Period
91.56 min
Mean Motion
15.73 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ZQ-2E DEB
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
LANDSP
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 69631U 26128F 26200.83547337 .00241953 00000+0 15830-2 0 9996
2 69631 54.5240 149.2818 0051989 56.0129 304.5832 15.72736658 6297
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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Material Composition
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Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
LSPHZ
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Power System
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
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