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TITAN 3C TRANSTAGE DEB (28837)
COSPAR: 1965-108CP | Alt Name: deb Transtage 8
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 21, 1965
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC41
Launch Vehicle
Titan IIIC
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28837
International Designator
1965-108CP
Epoch
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:16:44 GMT
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Inclination
25.80°
Right Ascension
241.32°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
169.48°
Period
546.82 min
Mean Motion
2.63 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TITAN 3C TRANSTAGE DEB
Alternative Name
deb Transtage 8
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSSD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 28837U 65108CP 26182.63662465 -.00000035 00000-0 00000-0 0 9994
2 28837 25.7965 241.3152 6515937 169.4770 0.5833 2.63340311 26215
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.
Physical Characteristics
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0971
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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