YL-1 R/B (100138)

COSPAR: 2026-168K | Alt Name: N/A

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 22, 2026

Launch Site

YSLA

Launch Pad

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Launch Vehicle

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Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

100138

International Designator

2026-168K

Epoch

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:31:56 GMT

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Inclination

97.54°

Right Ascension

285.64°

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Argument of Perigee

74.49°

Period

93.09 min

Mean Motion

15.47 rev/day

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China satellites Rocket Bodies

Basic Satellite Info

Name

YL-1 R/B

Alternative Name

N/A

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

Unknown

Country

China

Constellation

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 A0138U 26168K   26203.93885315  .00043600  00000+0  53808-3 0  9999

2 A0138  97.5367 285.6379 0154363  74.4925 287.3309 15.46954993   135

Source: Celestrak

Summary

A rocket body, also commonly referred to as an upper stage or spent rocket stage, is the structural shell left behind after a rocket has delivered its payload to orbit. These large and often heavy pieces of space hardware can remain in orbit for years, posing significant collision hazards as part of the growing space debris problem. If left uncontrolled, rocket bodies have the potential to reenter Earth's atmosphere unpredictably, which can lead to falling debris in populated areas. Additionally, they risk colliding with operational satellites or the International Space Station, creating more debris and putting human life at risk.

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Mission

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Life Expectancy

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Motor

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Power System

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