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ANIK D2 R/B [PAM-D] (15387)
COSPAR: 1984-113D | Alt Name: PAM-D
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![ANIK D2 R/B [PAM-D] Satellite Image](/images/sat/rocket1.jpg)
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 8, 1984
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15387
International Designator
1984-113D
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:39:12 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
25.34°
Right Ascension
227.83°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
197.61°
Period
570.96 min
Mean Motion
2.52 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ANIK D2 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 15387U 84113D 26183.44389725 .00001486 00000-0 15841-2 0 9993
2 15387 25.3377 227.8333 7049953 197.6078 112.7092 2.52205556365127
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
2198
Shape
Sphere + Cone
Radar Cross Section
2.6042
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Star 48 S/N 10038-3
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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