ZQ-2E R/B (64054)

COSPAR: 2025-103G | Alt Name: N/A
DECAYED

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ZQ-2E R/B Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 17, 2025

Launch Site

JSC

Launch Pad

LC43/96A

Launch Vehicle

Zhuque-2E

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

64054

International Designator

2025-103G

Decay Date

6/5/2025

Basic Satellite Info

Name

ZQ-2E R/B

Alternative Name

N/A

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

12.0

Diameter

3.4

Span

12.0

Dry Mass

5000

Launch Mass

5000

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

ZQ-2E-2

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

LSPHZ

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

ZQ-2 St 2

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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