Object Description:

Type: Long March 2F Rocket Body
NORAD Name: CZ-2F R/B
NORAD Number: 28880
Int'l Designation: 2005 040B
Launched: 12 OCT 2005 @ 01:00 UTC
Site: Jiuquan Launch Center
Mission: Shenzhou 6

Reentry Prediction:

Predicted Reentry Time: 26 OCT 2005 @ 16:07 UTC ± 45 minutes
Prediction Epoch: 26 OCT 2005 @ 13:09:18.851 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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