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CZ-12 R/B (67068)
COSPAR: 2025-295K | Alt Name: N/A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 11, 2025
Launch Site
WSC
Launch Pad
LC2
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 12
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
67068
International Designator
2025-295K
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:05:22 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
49.99°
Right Ascension
143.02°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
202.44°
Period
99.91 min
Mean Motion
14.41 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-12 R/B
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 67068U 25295K 26200.87872772 -.00000092 00000+0 22983-4 0 9997
2 67068 49.9924 143.0152 0056789 202.4406 157.4029 14.41225090 31713
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
10.0
Diameter
3.8
Span
10.0
Dry Mass
6000
Launch Mass
6000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CZ-12 Stage 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CZ-12 Stage 2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
YF-115
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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