CZ-2D R/B (54030)

COSPAR: 2022-129B | Alt Name: CZ-2D Y55 Stage 2

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 8, 2022

Launch Site

JSC

Launch Pad

LC43/94

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 2D

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

54030

International Designator

2022-129B

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:57:03 GMT

Apogee

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Perigee

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Inclination

98.21°

Right Ascension

203.60°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

158.82°

Period

98.85 min

Mean Motion

14.57 rev/day

Latitude

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Longitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

CZ-2D R/B

Alternative Name

CZ-2D Y55 Stage 2

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

CASC

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 54030U 22129B   26200.99796229  .00000141  00000+0  41627-4 0  9990
2 54030  98.2128 203.5999 0018219 158.8243 201.3714 14.56822979200781

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

Diameter

3.3

Span

8

Dry Mass

4006

Launch Mass

4006

Shape

Cyl+sail

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

CZ-2D Stage 2

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

BWYIC

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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