TITAN 2 R/B (25790)

COSPAR: 1999-034B | Alt Name: Titan 23G Stage 2

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 20, 1999

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4W

Launch Vehicle

Titan II SLV

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

25790

International Designator

1999-034B

Decay Date

12/20/1999

Basic Satellite Info

Name

TITAN 2 R/B

Alternative Name

Titan 23G 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

12.2

Diameter

3.1

Span

12.2

Dry Mass

2860

Launch Mass

30000

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

11.3973

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

LR91AJ5 23G-12

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

LMA

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Titan 2 Stage 2

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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