ANIK C1 R/B [PAM-D] (15644)

COSPAR: 1985-028D | Alt Name: PAM-D

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 12, 1985

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Space Shuttle

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

15644

International Designator

1985-028D

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:09:34 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

22.99°

Right Ascension

136.40°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

347.60°

Period

511.51 min

Mean Motion

2.82 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ANIK C1 R/B [PAM-D]

Alternative Name

PAM-D

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

TCAN

Country

Canada

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 15644U 85028D   26185.08998630  .00003303  00000-0  22545-2 0  9997

2 15644  22.9894 136.3986 6839391 347.5957   1.6091  2.81519060387244

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

2190

Shape

Sphere + Cone

Radar Cross Section

3.1173

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Star 48 S/N 10040-3

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

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