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YZ-1S R/B (58350)
COSPAR: 2023-176B | Alt Name: Yuanzheng-1S Y9
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 16, 2023
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/94
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C/YZ-1S
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58350
International Designator
2023-176B
Decay Date
11/21/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YZ-1S R/B
Alternative Name
Yuanzheng-1S Y9
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CASC
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
4
Diameter
3
Span
4
Dry Mass
2500
Launch Mass
2500
Shape
Double cone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
YZ-1S
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CALT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
YZ-1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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