SpaceX Launches CAS500-2 and 44 Rideshares, Space Brief 3 May 2026
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OBJECT H (51953)
COSPAR: 2022-023H | Alt Name: CZ-2C Y62 Stage 2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 5, 2022
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC2
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51953
International Designator
2022-023H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:08:21 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
63.63°
Right Ascension
267.72°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
307.37°
Period
94.51 min
Mean Motion
15.24 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT H
Alternative Name
CZ-2C Y62 Stage 2
Type
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 51953U 22023H 26200.88080321 .00002831 00000+0 11074-3 0 9991
2 51953 63.6309 267.7166 0103039 307.3700 51.8066 15.23683735241234
Source: Celestrak
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Physical Characteristics
Length
8.4
Diameter
3.3
Span
8.4
Dry Mass
3800
Launch Mass
3800
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
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Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CZ-2C Stage 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CALT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CZ-2 Stage 2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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