Space Brief 28 Dec 2025
Exploring the future of space with concerns on space debris, rapid growth in orbital data centers, and new developments at launch sites.
TITAN 3C TRANSTAGE DEB (34172)
COSPAR: 1965-108DF | 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
34172
International Designator
1965-108DF
Epoch
Tue, 01 Aug 2023 10:02:37 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
26.58°
Right Ascension
103.62°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
188.27°
Period
542.12 min
Mean Motion
2.66 rev/day
Latitude
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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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 34172U 65108DF 23212.41849171 -.00000088 00000-0 17240-3 0 9996
2 34172 26.5833 103.6178 6736270 188.2707 356.6377 2.65624944166727
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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Diameter
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Span
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0224
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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