SJ-23 AKM (55180)

COSPAR: 2023-002C | Alt Name: SJ-23 adapter

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 8, 2023

Launch Site

WSC

Launch Pad

LC201

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 7A

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

55180

International Designator

2023-002C

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:54:13 GMT

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Inclination

3.83°

Right Ascension

78.09°

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Argument of Perigee

275.10°

Period

1449.33 min

Mean Motion

0.99 rev/day

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SJ21 bus China satellites Rocket Bodies

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SJ-23 AKM

Alternative Name

SJ-23 adapter

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

ZLZB

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 55180U 23002C   26201.24599498 -.00000042  00000+0  00000+0 0  9992

2 55180   3.8315  78.0894 0001520 275.0989 300.2782 00.99355966 12732

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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

Diameter

Span

Dry Mass

200

Launch Mass

200

Shape

Box

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

SAST

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

SJ21

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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