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TITAN 3D R/B (13660)
COSPAR: 1982-111B | Alt Name: Titan 23D-23 Stage 2
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
November 17, 1982
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC4E
Launch Vehicle
Titan IIID
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13660
International Designator
1982-111B
Decay Date
12/27/1982
Basic Satellite Info
Name
TITAN 3D R/B
Alternative Name
Titan 23D-23 Stage 2
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSD
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
3
Span
7.9
Dry Mass
2650
Launch Mass
2650
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
33.19
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
LR91AJ11 23D-23
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MM
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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