CZ-2D R/B (68379)

COSPAR: 2026-062C | Alt Name: N/A

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CZ-2D R/B Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 25, 2026

Launch Site

TSC

Launch Pad

LC9

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 2D

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

68379

International Designator

2026-062C

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:28:12 GMT

Apogee

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Perigee

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Inclination

97.50°

Right Ascension

210.15°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

12.25°

Period

93.94 min

Mean Motion

15.33 rev/day

Latitude

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Longitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

CZ-2D 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 68379U 26062C   26200.47792713  .00005110  00000+0  15739-3 0  9993
2 68379  97.4953 210.1509 0050049  12.2518 347.9928 15.32856861 17697

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

8.0

Diameter

3.3

Span

8.0

Dry Mass

4006

Launch Mass

4006

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

CZ-2D Stage 2

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

BWYIC

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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