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TITAN 4 R/B (22252)
COSPAR: 1992-083B | Alt Name: Titan 45K-3 Stage 2
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
November 28, 1992
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC4E
Launch Vehicle
Titan 404A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22252
International Designator
1992-083B
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
TITAN 4 R/B
Alternative Name
Titan 45K-3 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
13
Diameter
5
Span
13
Dry Mass
4500
Launch Mass
4500
Shape
Step Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
LR91AJ11A 45K-3
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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