The Rise of Super Heavy-Lift Rockets
Super heavy-lift rockets are the most powerful launch vehicles ever built. They can send humans and cargo to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. But what are they, and why are they so important?
Launch Date
February 7, 2026
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/91
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
NORAD ID
67720
International Designator
2026-024G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:50:30 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
49.81°
Right Ascension
93.09°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
94.34°
Period
93.07 min
Mean Motion
15.47 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
CZ-2F DEB
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
CALT
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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1 67720U 26024G 26200.11840843 .00280524 00000+0 30512-2 0 9998
2 67720 49.8089 93.0938 0164491 94.3400 267.6376 15.47284735 24570
Source: Celestrak
Length
0.2
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Cone
Radar Cross Section
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
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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