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TITAN 34D TRANSTAGE DEB (28658)
COSPAR: 1988-077U | 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
28658
International Designator
1988-077U
Decay Date
Unknown
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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Major Events
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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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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N/A
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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Bus
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Configuration
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Motor
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