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CZ-2D R/B (54641)
COSPAR: 2022-165B | Alt Name: CZ-2D Y45 Stage 2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 8, 2022
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54641
International Designator
2022-165B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:11:59 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.16°
Right Ascension
143.62°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
90.16°
Period
98.04 min
Mean Motion
14.69 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-2D R/B
Alternative Name
CZ-2D Y45 Stage 2
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 54641U 22165B 26200.84166036 .00000277 00000+0 55767-4 0 9999
2 54641 98.1580 143.6155 0034245 90.1585 270.3544 14.68784702193403
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
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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