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TITAN 3C TRANSTAGE DEB (59980)
COSPAR: 1968-081AN | 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
59980
International Designator
1968-081AN
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:48:27 GMT
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Inclination
1.87°
Right Ascension
57.20°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
314.01°
Period
1408.22 min
Mean Motion
1.02 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
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 59980U 68081AN 26184.20032354 -.00000194 00000+0 00000+0 0 9997
2 59980 1.8654 57.2024 0032253 314.0138 45.4171 01.02256488 43681
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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Payload
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Transmitter Frequency
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