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CZ-2F R/B (67690)
COSPAR: 2026-024B | Alt Name: N/A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 7, 2026
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/91
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
67690
International Designator
2026-024B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:50:43 GMT
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Inclination
49.99°
Right Ascension
70.52°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
105.56°
Period
93.59 min
Mean Motion
15.39 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-2F R/B
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CALT
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 67690U 26024B 26200.66022441 .00015289 00000+0 25682-3 0 9997
2 67690 49.9851 70.5184 0161492 105.5578 256.3276 15.38653470 24981
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
15.5
Diameter
3.3
Span
15.5
Dry Mass
5500
Launch Mass
5500
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CZ-2F Stage 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CALT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CZ-2F
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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