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CZ-2C R/B (58916)
COSPAR: 2024-023M | Alt Name: CZ-2C Y85 Stage 2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 2, 2024
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
XSC -
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58916
International Designator
2024-023M
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:14:23 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
49.90°
Right Ascension
314.10°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
33.67°
Period
97.86 min
Mean Motion
14.71 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-2C R/B
Alternative Name
CZ-2C Y85 Stage 2
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 58916U 24023M 26200.59332514 -.00000011 00000+0 32695-4 0 9993
2 58916 49.8985 314.1028 0094466 33.6694 327.0192 14.71456420132074
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
8.4
Diameter
3.3
Span
8.4
Dry Mass
3800
Launch Mass
3800
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CZ-2C Stage 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CALT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CZ-2 Stage 2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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