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CZ-2C R/B (67475)
COSPAR: 2026-009B | Alt Name: N/A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 15, 2026
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/94
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
67475
International Designator
2026-009B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:10:13 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.16°
Right Ascension
261.56°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
307.88°
Period
95.74 min
Mean Motion
15.04 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-2C 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 67475U 26009B 26200.75710514 .00000709 00000+0 50574-4 0 9996
2 67475 97.1571 261.5599 0095006 307.8796 51.3865 15.04065885 27928
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
8.4
Diameter
3.3
Span
8.4
Dry Mass
3800
Launch Mass
3800
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CZ-2C Stage 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CALT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CZ-2 Stage 2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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