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TELSTAR 302 R/B [PAM-D] (15246)
COSPAR: 1984-093G | Alt Name: PAM-D
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 30, 1984
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15246
International Designator
1984-093G
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:38:40 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
24.73°
Right Ascension
244.27°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
296.24°
Period
572.77 min
Mean Motion
2.51 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TELSTAR 302 R/B [PAM-D]
Alternative Name
PAM-D
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ATTS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 15246U 84093G 26185.06852599 .00000242 00000-0 74554-3 0 9994
2 15246 24.7262 244.2691 7047079 296.2432 9.4994 2.51408323357809
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
2.3
Diameter
1.1
Span
2.3
Dry Mass
132
Launch Mass
2170
Shape
Sphere + Cone
Radar Cross Section
2.6596
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Star 48 S/N 10036-3
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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