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GRAVITY-1 R/B (66205)
COSPAR: 2025-226E | Alt Name: N/A
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
66205
International Designator
2025-226E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:14:22 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.78°
Right Ascension
311.57°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
67.75°
Period
90.12 min
Mean Motion
15.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GRAVITY-1 R/B
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 66205U 25226E 26200.80164867 .00162570 12890-4 30332-3 0 9995
2 66205 97.7751 311.5698 0056740 67.7468 292.9812 15.97930082 41945
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
2.0
Diameter
2.0
Span
2.0
Dry Mass
1000
Launch Mass
1000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
YL-1 Stage 3
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CALT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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