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H-2A R/B (42966)
COSPAR: 2017-062B | Alt Name: H-2A F36 Stage 2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 9, 2017
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
Y
Launch Vehicle
H-IIA 202
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42966
International Designator
2017-062B
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:50:59 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
31.75°
Right Ascension
296.55°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
176.03°
Period
588.61 min
Mean Motion
2.45 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
H-2A R/B
Alternative Name
H-2A F36 Stage 2
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
MHI
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 42966U 17062B 26185.07707428 .00005839 00000-0 24144-2 0 9992
2 42966 31.7457 296.5534 7140301 176.0327 196.7912 2.44643981 75246
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
Unknown
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
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