CZ-2C R/B (31114)

COSPAR: 2007-010B | Alt Name: CZ-2C Y18 Stage 2

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CZ-2C R/B Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 11, 2007

Launch Site

TAISC

Launch Pad

LC7

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 2C

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

31114

International Designator

2007-010B

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:59:02 GMT

Apogee

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Perigee

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Inclination

98.41°

Right Ascension

292.77°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

316.19°

Period

101.39 min

Mean Motion

14.20 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

CZ-2C R/B

Alternative Name

CZ-2C Y18 Stage 2

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

CASC

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 31114U 07010B   26185.24933060  .00000102  00000-0  66251-4 0  9994
2 31114  98.4112 292.7670 0058084 316.1899  43.4678 14.20279897996265

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.
Physical Characteristics

Length

8.4

Diameter

3.3

Span

8.4

Dry Mass

3800

Launch Mass

3800

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

7.807

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

CZ-2C Stage 2

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

CALT

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

CZ-2 Stage 2

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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