TITAN 3D R/B (09010)

COSPAR: 1976-065D | Alt Name: Titan 23D-14 Stage 2

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 8, 1976

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Titan IIID

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

09010

International Designator

1976-065D

Decay Date

7/10/1976

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Titan Stage 2 bus United States satellites Rocket Bodies

Basic Satellite Info

Name

TITAN 3D R/B

Alternative Name

Titan 23D-14 Stage 2

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

SAMSO

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

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

7.9

Diameter

Span

7.9

Dry Mass

2650

Launch Mass

2650

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

LR91AJ11 23D-14

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Titan Stage 2

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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