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CZ-2D R/B (59396)
COSPAR: 2024-063B | Alt Name: CZ-2D Y102 Stage 2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 2, 2024
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
XSC -
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59396
International Designator
2024-063B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:42:13 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
34.72°
Right Ascension
206.46°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
47.96°
Period
93.34 min
Mean Motion
15.43 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-2D R/B
Alternative Name
CZ-2D Y102 Stage 2
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 59396U 24063B 26200.23765582 .00007250 00000+0 16116-3 0 9996
2 59396 34.7218 206.4596 0012879 47.9640 312.2170 15.42775970128349
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
Diameter
3.3
Span
8
Dry Mass
4006
Launch Mass
4006
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CZ-2D Stage 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
BWYIC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CZ-2 Stage 2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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