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ZQ-2E R/B (69537)
COSPAR: 2026-128C | Alt Name: N/A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 9, 2026
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/96A
Launch Vehicle
Zhuque-2E
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
69537
International Designator
2026-128C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:17:17 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
54.53°
Right Ascension
149.29°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
74.00°
Period
91.96 min
Mean Motion
15.66 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ZQ-2E R/B
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
LANDSP
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 69537U 26128C 26200.84534090 .00041926 00000+0 36411-3 0 9991
2 69537 54.5282 149.2947 0064968 73.9993 286.8185 15.65929503 6332
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
12.0
Diameter
3.4
Span
12.0
Dry Mass
5000
Launch Mass
5000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ZQ-2E-2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LSPHZ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
ZQ-2 St 2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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