ZHUQUE-2 R/B (57319)

COSPAR: 2023-097A | Alt Name: Tianyi-30

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 12, 2023

Launch Site

JSC

Launch Pad

LC43/96

Launch Vehicle

Zhuque-2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57319

International Designator

2023-097A

Decay Date

11/30/2024

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Dummy bus China satellites Rocket Bodies

Basic Satellite Info

Name

ZHUQUE-2 R/B

Alternative Name

Tianyi-30

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

LANDSP

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

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

0.5

Diameter

0.3

Span

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Box + 2 pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Dummy payload

Purpose

Vehicle evaluation

Mission

Vehicle evaluation

Manufacturer

LANDSP

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Dummy

Configuration

Dummy mass attached to 2nd stage

Motor

None in orbit

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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