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TITAN 3C TRANSTAGE DEB (47713)
COSPAR: 1965-108DS | 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
47713
International Designator
1965-108DS
Epoch
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:39:45 GMT
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Inclination
26.98°
Right Ascension
290.50°
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Argument of Perigee
227.97°
Period
318.36 min
Mean Motion
4.52 rev/day
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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
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Latest TLEs
1 47713U 65108DS 26179.56927447 .00000248 00000-0 86033-3 0 9998
2 47713 26.9783 290.5046 5511917 227.9693 69.9288 4.52314123207828
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
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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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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