TITAN 3 DEB (20405)

COSPAR: 1990-001E | Alt Name: Payload Carrier Cover

DECAYED

Image

Additional Sources

Launch Details

Launch Date

January 1, 1990

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Commercial Titan 3

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

20405

International Designator

1990-001E

Decay Date

1/15/1990

Basic Satellite Info

Name

TITAN 3 DEB

Alternative Name

Payload Carrier Cover

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GDCLS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

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

Length

Diameter

3.1

Span

Dry Mass

627

Launch Mass

627

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

71.49

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Extension Module

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

DASAF

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Titan 3 PCC

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

Satellite Articles

View All Posts »

Learn more about satellites and other related topics.

Artemis II Crew Sets Human Distance Record at Moon | KeepTrack Space Brief

Artemis II crew surpassed Apollo 13's distance record during April 6 lunar flyby. Orion carried 4 astronauts—including Canadian Jeremy Hansen—farther from Earth than any humans.

X Report 1 Oct 2025

SpaceX gears up for significant upcoming launches while Starlink makes an impactful difference in disaster recovery efforts. Meanwhile, ESA and Avio reveal plans for competitive advancements in reusable rocket technology.

X Report 10 Jun 2025

Exciting advancements from SpaceX include the debut of a new Dragon capsule for Axiom Space, continued Starlink deployments, and significant shifts in U.S. rural broadband funding that could benefit Starlink.

Falcon 9 Completes GPS III Constellation for Space Force | KeepTrack X Report

SpaceX's Falcon 9 delivered GPS III SV-10 at 0653 UTC, capping Lockheed Martin's 10-satellite series as SpaceX eyes a $60B AI coding acquisition pre-IPO.

Space Brief 31 Dec 2024

Today's Space Brief highlights the latest developments in China's megaconstellation funding, Russia's nuclear posturing in Europe, and other significant military activities.

Space Brief 1 May 2025

Today's space brief covers NASA's shift to private companies for astronaut rescue, EU's potential collaboration with SES for satellite services, and notable military contract allocations. Plus, a satellite spotlight on LEMUR-2-KADI.

Space Brief 30 Oct 2024

Today's briefing covers China's successful Shenzhou 19 launch to the Tiangong space station, NASA's upcoming spacewalks plan after a spacesuit issue, and innovative propulsion research for space journeys.

The Day a Farm Boy Found a New World

Ninety-five years ago, a 24-year-old astronomer with no college degree made one of astronomy's most remarkable discoveries, finding a new planet that would challenge our understanding of the solar system