ZK-1A R/B (64093)

COSPAR: 2025-108G | Alt Name: N/A

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ZK-1A R/B Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 21, 2025

Launch Site

JSC

Launch Pad

LC130

Launch Vehicle

Lijian-1

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

64093

International Designator

2025-108G

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:40:56 GMT

Apogee

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Perigee

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Inclination

97.43°

Right Ascension

292.70°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

275.92°

Period

92.40 min

Mean Motion

15.59 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ZK-1A R/B

Alternative Name

N/A

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

CASC

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 64093U 25108G   26200.82010295  .00017526  00000+0  21052-3 0  9998
2 64093  97.4276 292.6991 0062547 275.9245  83.4884 15.58512830 65559

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

1.5

Diameter

1.5

Span

1.5

Dry Mass

500

Launch Mass

500

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

ZK-1A Stage 4

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

CAS

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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