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H-2A R/B (28932)
COSPAR: 2006-002B | Alt Name: H-2A F8 Stage 2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 24, 2006
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
Y
Launch Vehicle
H-IIA 2022
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28932
International Designator
2006-002B
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:35:18 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
98.26°
Right Ascension
342.56°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
203.57°
Period
94.84 min
Mean Motion
15.18 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
H-2A R/B
Alternative Name
H-2A F8 Stage 2
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
JAXA
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 28932U 06002B 26185.19118937 .00011270 00000-0 53519-3 0 9990
2 28932 98.2586 342.5621 0050177 203.5660 156.3273 15.18304829112102
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
15.7388
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
H-2A Stage 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MHITO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
H-2A Stage 2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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