TITAN 3C R/B(1) (08483)

COSPAR: 1975-118B | Alt Name: Titan 23C-11 Stage 2

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 14, 1975

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Titan IIIC

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

08483

International Designator

1975-118B

Decay Date

12/19/1975

Basic Satellite Info

Name

TITAN 3C R/B(1)

Alternative Name

Titan 23C-11 Stage 2

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

SAMSO

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

A rocket body, also commonly referred to as an upper stage or spent rocket stage, is the structural shell left behind after a rocket has delivered its payload to orbit. These large and often heavy pieces of space hardware can remain in orbit for years, posing significant collision hazards as part of the growing space debris problem. If left uncontrolled, rocket bodies have the potential to reenter Earth's atmosphere unpredictably, which can lead to falling debris in populated areas. Additionally, they risk colliding with operational satellites or the International Space Station, creating more debris and putting human life at risk.

Physical Characteristics

Length

7.9

Diameter

Span

7.9

Dry Mass

2650

Launch Mass

2650

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

LR91AJ11 23C-11

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Titan Stage 2

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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