CZ-4B R/B (41027)

COSPAR: 2015-064B | Alt Name: CZ-4B Y24 Stage 3

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 8, 2015

Launch Site

TAISC

Launch Pad

LC9

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 4B

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

41027

International Designator

2015-064B

Decay Date

12/26/2015

Basic Satellite Info

Name

CZ-4B R/B

Alternative Name

CZ-4B Y24 Stage 3

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

CNSA

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

6.9

Diameter

2.9

Span

6.9

Dry Mass

1000

Launch Mass

1000

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

5.6593

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

CZ-4B Stage 3

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

SAST

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

CZ-4 Stage 3

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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