Launch Date
September 2, 1988
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Titan 34D/Transtage
NORAD ID
23037
International Designator
1988-077G
Decay Date
Unknown
Name
TITAN 34D TRANSTAGE DEB
Alternative Name
deb Transtage D-3
Type
Status
Owner
AFSD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
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Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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