CZ-2C R/B (28448)

COSPAR: 2004-029B | Alt Name: SM Y2

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 25, 2004

Launch Site

TAISC

Launch Pad

LC7

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 2C

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

28448

International Designator

2004-029B

Epoch

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:21:52 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

87.90°

Right Ascension

236.84°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

206.88°

Period

616.22 min

Mean Motion

2.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

CZ-2C R/B

Alternative Name

SM Y2

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

CASC

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 28448U 04029B   26183.18186075  .00000224  00000-0  29385-3 0  9995

2 28448  87.8960 236.8442 7164615 206.8806  83.3084  2.33683288171924

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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

0.9

Diameter

2.9

Span

2.9

Dry Mass

150

Launch Mass

1450

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

3.138

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

CTS

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

CALT

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

CZ-2C SD

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

FG-47

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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