YZ-1 R/B (58656)

COSPAR: 2023-207C | Alt Name: Yuanzheng-1 Y16

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 26, 2023

Launch Site

XICLF

Launch Pad

XSC -

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 3B/YZ-1

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58656

International Designator

2023-207C

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:30:41 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

55.86°

Right Ascension

63.58°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

347.43°

Period

803.28 min

Mean Motion

1.79 rev/day

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YZ-1 bus China satellites Rocket Bodies

Basic Satellite Info

Name

YZ-1 R/B

Alternative Name

Yuanzheng-1 Y16

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

CASC

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 58656U 23207C   26200.31297497 -.00000060  00000+0  00000+0 0  9991

2 58656  55.8641  63.5830 0026338 347.4333  12.5667 01.79266113 16780

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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

5815

Launch Mass

3590

Shape

Double cone

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

YZ-1

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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