TITAN 3B AGENA R/B (13041)

COSPAR: 1982-006B | Alt Name: OPS 2849 viewport hatch

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 21, 1982

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4W

Launch Vehicle

Titan 24B

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

13041

International Designator

1982-006B

Decay Date

1/22/1982

Basic Satellite Info

Name

TITAN 3B AGENA R/B

Alternative Name

OPS 2849 viewport hatch

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

NRO

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

0.1

Diameter

1.1

Span

1.1

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Plate

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

KH-8 part

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

LMSC

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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