YZ-1 R/B (43708)

COSPAR: 2018-093C | Alt Name: Yuanzheng-1 Y12

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 18, 2018

Launch Site

XICLF

Launch Pad

LC3

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 3B/YZ-1

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

43708

International Designator

2018-093C

Epoch

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:09:54 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

54.13°

Right Ascension

191.53°

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Argument of Perigee

52.20°

Period

811.95 min

Mean Motion

1.77 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

YZ-1 R/B

Alternative Name

Yuanzheng-1 Y12

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 43708U 18093C   26182.88188171  .00000081  00000-0  00000+0 0  9992

2 43708  54.1296 191.5331 0163515  52.1967 309.2986  1.77350548 49342

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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

5815

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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