TITAN 4B R/B (28889)

COSPAR: 2005-042B | Alt Name: Titan 4B-26 Stage 2

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 19, 2005

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Titan 404B

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

28889

International Designator

2005-042B

Decay Date

Unknown

Basic Satellite Info

Name

TITAN 4B R/B

Alternative Name

Titan 4B-26 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

Diameter

Span

Dry Mass

4500

Launch Mass

4500

Shape

Step Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Titan 4B-26 Stage 2

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

LMSSD

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Titan 4 Stage 2

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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