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TITAN 3 R/B (20524)
COSPAR: 1990-021B | Alt Name: Orbus 21S
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 14, 1990
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Commercial Titan 3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20524
International Designator
1990-021B
Decay Date
3/28/1990
Basic Satellite Info
Name
TITAN 3 R/B
Alternative Name
Orbus 21S
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
INTEL
Country
INTELSAT
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
3.2
Diameter
2.3
Span
13.1
Dry Mass
727
Launch Mass
8574
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
90.9
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Orbus 21S
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CSD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Orbus 21
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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