TITAN 2 DEB (02589)

COSPAR: 1966-104G | Alt Name: Gemini SC12 Equipment Module
DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 11, 1966

Launch Pad

LC19

Launch Vehicle

Titan II GLV

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

02589

International Designator

1966-104G

Decay Date

12/1/1966

Basic Satellite Info

Name

TITAN 2 DEB

Alternative Name

Gemini SC12 Equipment Module

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

1.4

Diameter

3.1

Span

3.1

Dry Mass

800

Launch Mass

1211

Shape

Frust

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Gemini SC12 Adapter Module

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

MCDA

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Gemini Adapter

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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