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TITAN 3C TRANSTAGE DEB (01833)
COSPAR: 1965-082DY | Alt Name: deb Transtage 4
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 15, 1965
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Titan IIIC
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
01833
International Designator
1965-082DY
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:37:59 GMT
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Inclination
32.23°
Right Ascension
101.59°
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Argument of Perigee
286.87°
Period
97.67 min
Mean Motion
14.74 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TITAN 3C TRANSTAGE DEB
Alternative Name
deb Transtage 4
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSSD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 01833U 65082DY 26185.15138348 .00002807 00000-0 39865-3 0 9992
2 01833 32.2273 101.5884 0058654 286.8701 72.5524 14.74327243172454
Source: Celestrak
Summary
Space debris, also known as space junk, encompasses all non-functional objects orbiting Earth such as defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions or disintegrations. Over time, this debris can accumulate and create an increasingly hazardous environment in orbit. Even tiny fragments, traveling at extremely high velocities, can inflict significant damage on operational satellites and spacecraft. If left unmanaged, the density of debris raises the risk of catastrophic collisions and further fragmentation, compounding the problem and threatening the safety and sustainability of space activities.
Physical Characteristics
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.1135
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Unknown
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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