Space Brief 8 Nov 2024
Today's highlights include Russia's record-setting satellite launch, insights from NASA's AWE during Hurricane Helene, and confirmation of astronaut Suni Williams' good health aboard the ISS.
Launch Date
October 8, 2022
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/94
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
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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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
CZ-2D R/B
Alternative Name
CZ-2D Y55 Stage 2
Type
Status
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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
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
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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