H-2A DEB (46426)

COSPAR: 2018-084CH | Alt Name: deb H-2A F40 Adapter C
DECAYED

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H-2A DEB Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 29, 2018

Launch Site

TANSC

Launch Pad

Y

Launch Vehicle

H-IIA 202

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

46426

International Designator

2018-084CH

Decay Date

1/20/2021

Basic Satellite Info

Name

H-2A DEB

Alternative Name

deb H-2A F40 Adapter C

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

JAXA

Country

Japan

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

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

Length

0

Diameter

0

Span

0

Dry Mass

0

Launch Mass

0

Shape

N/A

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

MHITO

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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