YZ-1 R/B (43248)

COSPAR: 2018-029D | Alt Name: Yuanzheng-1 Y7

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 29, 2018

Launch Site

XICLF

Launch Pad

LC2

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 3B/YZ-1

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

43248

International Designator

2018-029D

Epoch

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:28:04 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

54.65°

Right Ascension

310.17°

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Argument of Perigee

43.13°

Period

810.24 min

Mean Motion

1.78 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

YZ-1 R/B

Alternative Name

Yuanzheng-1 Y7

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

CASC

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 43248U 18029D   26183.85282583 -.00000064  00000-0  00000-0 0  9993

2 43248  54.6531 310.1663 0101369  43.1344 317.6593  1.77724240 53620

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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

Diameter

Span

Dry Mass

2075

Launch Mass

3590

Shape

Double cone

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

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Color

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Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

YZ-1

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

CALT

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

YZ-1

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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