KZ-1A R/B (49339)

COSPAR: 2021-097B | Alt Name: KZ-1A Y5 Stage 4

DECAYED

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Additional Sources

Launch Details

Launch Date

October 27, 2021

Launch Site

JSC

Launch Pad

LC43/95

Launch Vehicle

Kuaizhou-1A

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

49339

International Designator

2021-097B

Decay Date

10/30/2021

Basic Satellite Info

Name

KZ-1A R/B

Alternative Name

KZ-1A Y5 Stage 4

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

EXPACE

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

Diameter

0.5

Span

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

KZ-1A Stage 4

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

CASIC

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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