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ANIK C2 R/B [PAM-D] (14135)
COSPAR: 1983-059D | Alt Name: PAM-D
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![ANIK C2 R/B [PAM-D] Satellite Image](/images/sat/rocket3.jpg)
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 18, 1983
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14135
International Designator
1983-059D
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:30:43 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
22.97°
Right Ascension
123.80°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
58.79°
Period
530.45 min
Mean Motion
2.71 rev/day
Latitude
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Polar Plot
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ANIK C2 R/B [PAM-D]
Alternative Name
PAM-D
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
TCAN
Country
Canada
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 14135U 83059D 26184.52133957 .00000854 00000-0 12565-2 0 9993
2 14135 22.9719 123.8006 6899146 58.7878 350.7692 2.71465333321925
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
2.6355
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Star 48 S/N 10026-3
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
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
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Max Elevation
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