H-2A DEB (45487)

COSPAR: 2016-012U | Alt Name: deb ASTRO-H

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 17, 2016

Launch Site

TANSC

Launch Pad

Launch Vehicle

H-IIA 202

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

45487

International Designator

2016-012U

Decay Date

6/30/2020

Basic Satellite Info

Name

H-2A DEB

Alternative Name

deb ASTRO-H

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

JAXA/ISASJ

Country

Japan

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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.

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Unknown

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