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H-2A R/B (26899)
COSPAR: 2001-038B | Alt Name: H-2A F1 Stage 2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 29, 2001
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
Y
Launch Vehicle
H-IIA 202
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26899
International Designator
2001-038B
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:46:43 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
27.93°
Right Ascension
117.82°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
291.92°
Period
540.75 min
Mean Motion
2.66 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
H-2A R/B
Alternative Name
H-2A F1 Stage 2
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NASDA
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 26899U 01038B 26183.82411581 .00003213 00000-0 39050-3 0 9995
2 26899 27.9317 117.8227 6997155 291.9171 10.7155 2.66297958220608
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
9.2
Diameter
4
Span
9.2
Dry Mass
4000
Launch Mass
4000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
20.0126
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
H-2A Stage 2
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
?
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
H-2A Stage 2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
?
Equipment
?
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
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