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TITAN 34D TRANSTAGE DEB (22818)
COSPAR: 1988-077F | Alt Name: deb Transtage D-3
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 2, 1988
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Titan 34D/Transtage
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22818
International Designator
1988-077F
Epoch
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:53:33 GMT
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Inclination
26.75°
Right Ascension
177.71°
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Argument of Perigee
169.13°
Period
554.01 min
Mean Motion
2.60 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TITAN 34D TRANSTAGE DEB
Alternative Name
deb Transtage D-3
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSD
Country
United States
Constellation
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Latest TLEs
1 22818U 88077F 26180.66219527 .00000215 00000-0 78660-3 0 9994
2 22818 26.7550 177.7066 6957071 169.1261 222.5408 2.59925197 64522
Source: Celestrak
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.
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