CZ-2D Rocket Body
Object Description
| Type: | CZ-2D R/B |
| Int’l Designation: | 2012-073B |
| Launched: | 18 DEC 2012 @ 16:13 UTC |
| Site: | Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center |
| Mission: | Gokturk 2 optical imaging satellite |
Reentry Prediction
| Predicted Reentry Time: | 31 DEC 2012 @ 04:29 UTC ± 1 hour |
| Prediction Epoch: | 30 DEC 2012 @ 22:58:14.946 UTC |
| Prediction Ground Track: |
Legend
Yellow Icon – location of object at predicted reentry time
Orange Line – area of visibility at the predicted reentry time for a ground observer
Blue Line – ground track uncertainty prior to predicted reentry time (ticks at 5-minute intervals)
Yellow Line – ground track uncertainty after predicted reentry time (ticks at 5-minute intervals)
White Line – day/night divider at predicted reentry time (Sun location shown by White Icon)
Pink Icon – vicinity of eyewitness sighting
Note: Possible reentry locations lie anywhere along the blue and yellow ground track.
NOTICE: The materials about Upcoming Reentries are for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for specific technical advice or opinions related to your particular facts and circumstances.