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H-2 R/B(2) (25066)
COSPAR: 1997-074D | Alt Name: 4/4D Lower Fairing
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 27, 1997
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
Y
Launch Vehicle
H-II
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25066
International Designator
1997-074D
Decay Date
2/26/1998
Basic Satellite Info
Name
H-2 R/B(2)
Alternative Name
4/4D Lower Fairing
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NASDA
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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
4
Diameter
4
Span
4
Dry Mass
200
Launch Mass
200
Shape
Half Cyl
Radar Cross Section
19.9266
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TRMM Adapter
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
KAWA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
H-II Fairing
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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