THOR ABLESTAR DEB (00967)

COSPAR: 1964-083F | Alt Name: deb Ablestar 017

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 13, 1964

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

75-1-2

Launch Vehicle

Thor Ablestar

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

00967

International Designator

1964-083F

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:49:28 GMT

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Inclination

89.95°

Right Ascension

173.64°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

302.94°

Period

105.31 min

Mean Motion

13.67 rev/day

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United States satellites Debris

Basic Satellite Info

Name

THOR ABLESTAR DEB

Alternative Name

deb Ablestar 017

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

BUWEPS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 00967U 64083F   26200.70102654  .00000195  00000+0  21965-3 0  9998

2 00967  89.9490 173.6415 0018964 302.9376 239.8138 13.67455530 60423

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.

Physical Characteristics

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Radar Cross Section

0.0609

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

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Material Composition

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Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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