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TITAN 3C TRANSTAGE DEB (30000)
COSPAR: 1968-081J | Alt Name: Transtage 5 debris
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 26, 1968
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC41
Launch Vehicle
Titan IIIC
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
30000
International Designator
1968-081J
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:00:22 GMT
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Inclination
1.94°
Right Ascension
44.04°
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Argument of Perigee
324.15°
Period
1427.08 min
Mean Motion
1.01 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TITAN 3C TRANSTAGE DEB
Alternative Name
Transtage 5 debris
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSSD2
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 30000U 68081J 26184.91692368 -.00000230 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 30000 1.9411 44.0423 0116566 324.1506 22.9308 1.00905275 79407
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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Radar Cross Section
0.003
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
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Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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