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YZ-1A R/B (41624)
COSPAR: 2016-042A | Alt Name: Yuanzheng-1A Y1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 25, 2016
Launch Site
WSC
Launch Pad
LC201
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 7/YZ-1A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41624
International Designator
2016-042A
Decay Date
6/27/2016
Basic Satellite Info
Name
YZ-1A R/B
Alternative Name
Yuanzheng-1A Y1
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CASC
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
4
Diameter
3
Span
4
Dry Mass
2075
Launch Mass
3590
Shape
Double cone
Radar Cross Section
11.9244
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
YZ-1A
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
CALT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
YZ-1
Configuration
Experiment mounted on YZ-1A upper stage
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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