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CZ-4C R/B (52201)
COSPAR: 2022-035B | Alt Name: CZ-4C Y38 Stage 3
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 6, 2022
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/94
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52201
International Designator
2022-035B
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:34:58 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
98.23°
Right Ascension
269.61°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
128.54°
Period
97.66 min
Mean Motion
14.74 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-4C R/B
Alternative Name
CZ-4C Y38 Stage 3
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 52201U 22035B 26201.19095422 .00000433 00000+0 67748-4 0 9990
2 52201 98.2294 269.6089 0105464 128.5390 232.5329 14.74470907230312
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
Map
Next Pass
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