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TITAN 34D TRANSTAGE DEB (25587)
COSPAR: 1988-077S | 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
25587
International Designator
1988-077S
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:34:51 GMT
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Inclination
27.29°
Right Ascension
245.48°
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Argument of Perigee
92.85°
Period
316.46 min
Mean Motion
4.55 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 25587U 88077S 26185.14921202 .00000016 00000-0 77066-4 0 9997
2 25587 27.2899 245.4841 5504269 92.8454 328.0409 4.55034280115382
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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