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HIMAWARI-3 AKM (22266)
COSPAR: 1984-080E | Alt Name: Star 27 S/N 0062
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 2, 1984
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
N
Launch Vehicle
N-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22266
International Designator
1984-080E
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:24:36 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
9.48°
Right Ascension
316.06°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
113.39°
Period
1443.49 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
HIMAWARI-3 AKM
Alternative Name
Star 27 S/N 0062
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NASDA
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 22266U 84080E 26185.18375674 -.00000169 00000-0 00000-0 0 9998
2 22266 9.4817 316.0560 0138418 113.3915 83.5246 0.99758300117657
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
1.2
Diameter
0.7
Span
1.2
Dry Mass
43
Launch Mass
349
Shape
Cyl + Cone
Radar Cross Section
0.5011
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Star 27 TE-M-616-5
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
THKE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Star 27
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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