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THOR AGENA B DEB (01948)
COSPAR: 1965-098F | Alt Name: DME-A adapter petal
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 29, 1965
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
75-1-1
Launch Vehicle
Thor SLV-2 Agena B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
01948
International Designator
1965-098F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:08:37 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
79.84°
Right Ascension
241.95°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
171.10°
Period
105.77 min
Mean Motion
13.61 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
THOR AGENA B DEB
Alternative Name
DME-A adapter petal
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 01948U 65098F 26200.83932160 .00002607 00000+0 46751-3 0 9992
2 01948 79.8423 241.9517 0750046 171.1003 190.4354 13.61419316813611
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
Length
1.5
Diameter
0.5
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Part Cyl + Cone
Radar Cross Section
0.1059
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Adapter Petal
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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