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TITAN 3C TRANSTAGE DEB (43456)
COSPAR: 1969-013P | 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
43456
International Designator
1969-013P
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:51:08 GMT
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Inclination
2.04°
Right Ascension
52.54°
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Argument of Perigee
45.24°
Period
1402.23 min
Mean Motion
1.03 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 43456U 69013P 26184.41051299 .00000034 00000-0 00000-0 0 9990
2 43456 2.0351 52.5363 0981418 45.2394 322.2052 1.02693667 6896
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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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MM
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Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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