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H-2A DEB (43069)
COSPAR: 2017-082E | Alt Name: GCOM-C adapter part
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 23, 2017
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
Y
Launch Vehicle
H-IIA 202
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43069
International Designator
2017-082E
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:03:44 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.25°
Right Ascension
252.45°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
82.07°
Period
98.78 min
Mean Motion
14.58 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
H-2A DEB
Alternative Name
GCOM-C adapter part
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
JAXA
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 43069U 17082E 26185.16926590 .00005716 00000-0 12565-2 0 9990
2 43069 98.2495 252.4475 0024193 82.0665 278.3279 14.57712039449213
Source: Celestrak
Summary
Space debris, also known as space junk, encompasses all non-functional objects orbiting Earth such as defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions or disintegrations. Over time, this debris can accumulate and create an increasingly hazardous environment in orbit. Even tiny fragments, traveling at extremely high velocities, can inflict significant damage on operational satellites and spacecraft. If left unmanaged, the density of debris raises the risk of catastrophic collisions and further fragmentation, compounding the problem and threatening the safety and sustainability of space activities.
Physical Characteristics
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
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Color
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MELCO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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