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H-2A R/B (41837)
COSPAR: 2016-064B | Alt Name: H-2A F31 Stage 2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 2, 2016
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
Y
Launch Vehicle
H-IIA 202
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41837
International Designator
2016-064B
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:14:29 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
22.37°
Right Ascension
210.48°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
50.03°
Period
399.60 min
Mean Motion
3.60 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
H-2A R/B
Alternative Name
H-2A F31 Stage 2
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
MHI
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 41837U 16064B 26185.05172710 .00052462 -22869-6 18257-2 0 9993
2 41837 22.3744 210.4830 6342306 50.0270 350.4755 3.60361737 98599
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
8.342
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
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
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