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TITAN 3E R/B (22137)
COSPAR: 1992-063B | Alt Name: Titan CT-4 Stage 2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 25, 1992
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Commercial Titan 3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22137
International Designator
1992-063B
Decay Date
10/1/1992
Basic Satellite Info
Name
TITAN 3E R/B
Alternative Name
Titan CT-4 Stage 2
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSMC
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
18.98
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
LR91AJ11 CT-4
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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