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TITAN 34D R/B (18442)
COSPAR: 1987-090B | Alt Name: Titan 34D-15 Stage 2
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
October 26, 1987
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC4E
Launch Vehicle
Titan 34D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
18442
International Designator
1987-090B
Decay Date
10/27/1987
Basic Satellite Info
Name
TITAN 34D R/B
Alternative Name
Titan 34D-15 Stage 2
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSD
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
9.9
Diameter
3.1
Span
9.9
Dry Mass
2900
Launch Mass
2900
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
LR91AJ11 34D-15
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Titan 3M Stage 2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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