Satellite description

EPSILON R/B, 41897 is space debris in HEO originally from a launch on Tue, 20 Dec 2016 UTC launched from the Kagoshima Space Center University Of Tokyo (KSCUT). Debris objects in space refer to the collection of defunct objects orbiting the Earth. Examples of debris include non-operational satellites, rocket bodies, and fragments generated from explosions, collisions, or faulty payload assembly.

Satellite metadata

Identifier

41897, 2016-080B

Orbit

HEO

Last TLE update

16 hours ago

Origin

ISASJ (JP / JPN)

Manufacturer

IHI Ogikubo

Mission

Spacecraft

Bus & Motor

KM-V, Unknown motor

Mass

~400 kg wet, ~400 kg dry

Launch date (UTC)

2016-12-20 (8 years ago)

Launch vehicle

Unknown

Launch site

Kagoshima Space Center University Of Tokyo (KSCUT)

Object type

Payload

Rocket body

Debris

Shape & HBR

Cyl, 2.2 m

Radar Cross Section

3.189 m², Large (>1 m²)