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CZ-2E R/B (22088)
COSPAR: 1992-054B | Alt Name: CZ-2E Y3 Stage 2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 13, 1992
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC2
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2E
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22088
International Designator
1992-054B
Decay Date
12/12/1992
Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-2E R/B
Alternative Name
CZ-2E Y3 Stage 2
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
MAI2
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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.
Physical Characteristics
Length
15.5
Diameter
3.4
Span
15.5
Dry Mass
5500
Launch Mass
5500
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
24.3
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CZ-2E Stage 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
BWYIC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CZ-2E Stage 2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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