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CZ-7A R/B (67303)
COSPAR: 2025-315B | Alt Name: N/A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 30, 2025
Launch Site
WSC
Launch Pad
LC201
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 7A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
67303
International Designator
2025-315B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:13:39 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
19.79°
Right Ascension
12.81°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
339.13°
Period
571.94 min
Mean Motion
2.52 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-7A 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 67303U 25315B 26200.30115485 .00010085 92941-6 62385-3 0 9994
2 67303 19.7942 12.8142 7121399 339.1350 2.3651 02.51774367 5001
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
12.4
Diameter
3.0
Span
12.4
Dry Mass
2800
Launch Mass
8400
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CZ-7A Stage 3
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CALT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CZ-3A Stage 3
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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