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.
CZ-2D R/B (54030)
COSPAR: 2022-129B | Alt Name: CZ-2D Y55 Stage 2
Image
Additional Sources
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
Calculating...
Perigee
Calculating...
Inclination
98.21°
Right Ascension
203.60°
Eccentricity
Calculating...
Argument of Perigee
158.82°
Period
98.85 min
Mean Motion
14.57 rev/day
Latitude
Calculating...
Longitude
Calculating...
Altitude
Calculating...
Velocity
Calculating...
Polar Plot
3D Visualization
Explore in the Catalog
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
Related Satellites
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
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
Satellite Articles
View All Posts »Learn more about satellites and other related topics.
Space Brief 11 Sep 2025
Key updates today focus on SpaceX's latest satellite launch for the U.S. military, critical space resource assessments by the U.S. Space Force, and new developments in space infrastructure and equipment for defense operations.
Space Brief 29 Mar 2025
Key military and technology developments in space; US Space Force and Army strategize national security with new rocket certifications and space training initiatives.
Starship V3 Static Fire Ignites 33 Engines, X Report 15 Apr 2026
SpaceX fired all 33 Raptor 3 engines in the Starship V3 static fire at Starbase, clearing Flight 12. Plus 1,000 Starlink satellites launched in 2026.
X Report 5 Jun 2025
SpaceX celebrates significant milestones with its 500th Falcon launch and the continued expansion of Starlink connectivity.
Intel Partners on Musk's Terafab AI Chip Fab | KeepTrack X Report
Intel joins Terafab, Elon Musk's Austin AI chip complex, to supply SpaceX and Tesla as Falcon 9 prepares a Cygnus ISS run.
The Day Discovery Took Her Final Flight
Fourteen years ago, Space Shuttle Discovery thundered into orbit one last time, carrying a robot astronaut and capping a remarkable 27-year career that revolutionized space exploration
X Report 17 Jun 2025
SpaceX successfully launched 26 Starlink satellites from California, preparing for upcoming crewed missions to the ISS.