TELSTAR 3A R/B [PAM-D] (14236)

COSPAR: 1983-077C | Alt Name: Delta 171 PAM-D

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 28, 1983

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC17A

Launch Vehicle

Delta 3920/PAM

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

14236

International Designator

1983-077C

Decay Date

9/14/2001

Basic Satellite Info

Name

TELSTAR 3A R/B [PAM-D]

Alternative Name

Delta 171 PAM-D

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GSFC

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

Diameter

1.2

Span

Dry Mass

132

Launch Mass

2141

Shape

Sphere + Cone

Radar Cross Section

2.9228

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Star 48 S/N 10027-8

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

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