Object Description:

Type: Long March 3A Rocket Body
Int'l Designation: 2007 051B
Launched: 24 OCT 2007 @ 10:05 UTC
Site: Xichang Satellite Launch Center
Mission: Chang'e-1

Reentry Prediction:

Predicted Reentry Time: 29 JAN 2008 @ 02:58 UTC ± 115 minutes
Prediction Epoch: 28 JAN 2008 @ 19:10:26.221 UTC
Prediction Ground Track:


Ground track plotted at 5-minute intervals
Blue Line - ground track uncertainty prior to predicted time
Yellow Line - ground track uncertainty after predicted time
Orange Line - Earth horizon as seen from the reentering body
White Line - day/night terminator (Sun location as indicated)


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.



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