HAPS R/B (37229)

COSPAR: 2010-062H | Alt Name: Minotaur IV (3) Stage 5

DECAYED

Image

Additional Sources

Launch Details

Launch Date

November 20, 2010

Launch Site

KODAK

Launch Pad

LP1

Launch Vehicle

Minotaur IV

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

37229

International Designator

2010-062H

Decay Date

Unknown

Basic Satellite Info

Name

HAPS R/B

Alternative Name

Minotaur IV (3) Stage 5

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

AFSMC

Country

United States

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

1.8

Diameter

Span

2.1

Dry Mass

386

Launch Mass

478

Shape

Cyl + Truss

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

HAPS 8

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

OSCC

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

HAPS

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

Satellite Articles

View All Posts »

Learn more about satellites and other related topics.

The Looming Crisis of Orbital Debris

As humanity increasingly relies on satellites, the escalating space junk problem poses a dire threat to our space-based infrastructure. With debris counts reaching alarming levels, urgent action is needed to prevent a cascade of collisions that could make key orbits unusable.

10,374 Starlink Satellites in Orbit, X Report 6 May 2026

Starlink satellites in orbit May 2026: 10,374, with 10,358 working. Mission 17-29 lifts 24 more from Vandenberg and a satellite films the Starlink train.

Space Brief 25 May 2025

Today's brief covers crucial developments in satellite technology and operations, including new Starlink launches, groundbreaking satellite data on flood waves, and pivotal changes in South African telecom policy driven by Starlink.

Starship V3 Targets May 19 Debut; FCC OKs $2.4B Spectrum Deal | KeepTrack X Report

SpaceX targets May 19 for Starship V3's first flight from Pad 2 as the FCC approves a $2.4B EchoStar spectrum deal for Starlink D2D.

Space Brief 11 Nov 2025

Record-breaking Chinese launches, SDA funding issues, and a new Starlink milestone highlight today's space news.

Musk Denies SpaceX AI Phone Report; EchoStar Bankruptcy | KeepTrack X Report

SpaceX hits 77 Falcon 9 launches in 2026 as EchoStar subsidiaries file Chapter 11 and Musk disputes WSJ AI phone claims.

Falcon Heavy Returns After 18-Month Hiatus for ViaSat-3 | KeepTrack X Report

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy lifts off for the 12th time after 18 months grounded, delivering the final ViaSat-3 satellite from LC-39A at 10:21 a.m. EDT.

Booster 19 Return Imminent as Pad 2 Refinements Continue | KeepTrack X Report

SpaceX is finalizing Pad 2 upgrades at Starbase ahead of Booster 19's return flight, as Starlink's active constellation holds at 10,185 satellites.