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TITAN 2 DEB (02383)
COSPAR: 1966-066J | Alt Name: GT-10 umbilical bag
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 18, 1966
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC19
Launch Vehicle
Titan II GLV
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02383
International Designator
1966-066J
Decay Date
1/17/1967
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TITAN 2 DEB
Alternative Name
GT-10 umbilical bag
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
MSC
Country
United States
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
0.4
Diameter
0.4
Span
0.4
Dry Mass
20
Launch Mass
20
Shape
Irr
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
EVA debris
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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