CZ-1 R/B (05041)

COSPAR: 1971-018B | Alt Name: FG-02

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 3, 1971

Launch Site

JSC

Launch Pad

LA2A

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 1

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

05041

International Designator

1971-018B

Decay Date

2/16/1976

Basic Satellite Info

Name

CZ-1 R/B

Alternative Name

FG-02

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

JGB7

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

3.9

Diameter

0.8

Span

3.9

Dry Mass

250

Launch Mass

250

Shape

Cyl + Cone

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

FG-02

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

ARMT

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

FG-02

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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