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SBS 3 R/B [PAM-D] (13658)
COSPAR: 1982-110D | Alt Name: PAM-D
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 11, 1982
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13658
International Designator
1982-110D
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:49:40 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
23.63°
Right Ascension
311.48°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
50.66°
Period
574.87 min
Mean Motion
2.50 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SBS 3 R/B [PAM-D]
Alternative Name
PAM-D
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SBS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 13658U 82110D 26183.61783298 -.00000002 00000-0 40796-3 0 9991
2 13658 23.6284 311.4838 7053639 50.6576 352.9986 2.50491101302718
Source: Celestrak
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
1.8
Diameter
1.2
Span
1.8
Dry Mass
191
Launch Mass
2154
Shape
Ell + Cone
Radar Cross Section
2.7966
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Star 48 S/N 10017-12
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
THKE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Star 48
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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