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CZ-10B R/B (69974)
COSPAR: 2026-158C | Alt Name: N/A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 10, 2026
Launch Site
WSC
Launch Pad
LC2
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 10B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
69974
International Designator
2026-158C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:37:40 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
49.96°
Right Ascension
259.32°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
217.35°
Period
98.34 min
Mean Motion
14.64 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-10B R/B
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 69974U 26158C 26200.56782707 .00000015 00000+0 36852-4 0 9992
2 69974 49.9629 259.3206 0197986 217.3518 141.3509 14.64300283 1364
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
20.0
Diameter
5.0
Span
20.0
Dry Mass
5000
Launch Mass
5000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CZ-10B Stage 2
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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