TITAN 4 R/B (20930)

COSPAR: 1990-095B | Alt Name: Titan 45K-6 Stage 2

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 13, 1990

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC41

Launch Vehicle

Titan 402A/IUS

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

20930

International Designator

1990-095B

Decay Date

11/13/1990

Basic Satellite Info

Name

TITAN 4 R/B

Alternative Name

Titan 45K-6 Stage 2

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

AFSSD2

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

4500

Launch Mass

4500

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

LR91AJ11A 45K-6

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

MMD

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Titan 4 Stage 2

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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