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CZ-2C R/B (52794)
COSPAR: 2022-058K | Alt Name: CZ-2C Y65 Stage 2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 2, 2022
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52794
International Designator
2022-058K
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:07:06 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
50.19°
Right Ascension
355.28°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
40.59°
Period
92.07 min
Mean Motion
15.64 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-2C R/B
Alternative Name
CZ-2C Y65 Stage 2
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 52794U 22058K 26200.46326683 .00024060 00000+0 24806-3 0 9996
2 52794 50.1861 355.2840 0030109 40.5876 319.7335 15.64075932230693
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
8.4
Diameter
3.3
Span
8.4
Dry Mass
3800
Launch Mass
3800
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
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
Map
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