CZ-4C R/B (50467)

COSPAR: 2021-131C | Alt Name: CZ-4C Y39 Stage 3

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CZ-4C R/B Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 26, 2021

Launch Site

TAISC

Launch Pad

LC9

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 4C

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

50467

International Designator

2021-131C

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:09:08 GMT

Apogee

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Perigee

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Inclination

98.73°

Right Ascension

28.67°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

289.92°

Period

98.10 min

Mean Motion

14.68 rev/day

Latitude

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Longitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

CZ-4C R/B

Alternative Name

CZ-4C Y39 Stage 3

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

CNSA

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 50467U 21131C   26200.46468227  .00000116  00000+0  28909-4 0  9998
2 50467  98.7313  28.6744 0107693 289.9239  69.0388 14.67854173244093

Source: Celestrak

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

6.9

Diameter

2.9

Span

6.9

Dry Mass

1000

Launch Mass

1000

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

CZ-4C Stage 3

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

SAST

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

CZ-4 Stage 3

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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