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TITAN 3C TRANSTAGE DEB (43283)
COSPAR: 1969-013D | Alt Name: deb Transtage 17
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 9, 1969
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC41
Launch Vehicle
Titan IIIC
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43283
International Designator
1969-013D
Epoch
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:54:48 GMT
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Inclination
1.48°
Right Ascension
90.19°
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Argument of Perigee
144.30°
Period
1546.78 min
Mean Motion
0.93 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TITAN 3C TRANSTAGE DEB
Alternative Name
deb Transtage 17
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSMC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 43283U 69013D 26178.24639466 -.00000113 00000-0 00000+0 0 9998
2 43283 1.4760 90.1898 0336408 144.3047 216.8124 0.93096380 28183
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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Unknown
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Manufacturer
MM
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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