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HIMAWARI 1 AKM (59985)
COSPAR: 1977-065GQ | Alt Name: Star 27 S/N 0016
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 14, 1977
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2914
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59985
International Designator
1977-065GQ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:59:04 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
4.12°
Right Ascension
272.86°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
124.58°
Period
1423.97 min
Mean Motion
1.01 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
HIMAWARI 1 AKM
Alternative Name
Star 27 S/N 0016
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NASDA
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 59985U 77065GQ 26200.66602163 -.00000399 00000+0 00000+0 0 9991
2 59985 4.1203 272.8614 0276570 124.5829 238.2405 01.01125552 46776
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
1.2
Diameter
0.7
Span
1.2
Dry Mass
24
Launch Mass
384
Shape
Sphere + Cone
Radar Cross Section
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Star 27 TE-M-616-5
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
THKE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Star 27
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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