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THOR ALTAIR DEB (02177)
COSPAR: 1966-026D | Alt Name: DAPP despin weight
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 31, 1966
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
4300B6
Launch Vehicle
Thor Burner 1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02177
International Designator
1966-026D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:08:35 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.98°
Right Ascension
196.10°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
248.48°
Period
97.23 min
Mean Motion
14.81 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
THOR ALTAIR DEB
Alternative Name
DAPP despin weight
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSSD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 02177U 66026D 26200.46429852 .00000923 00000+0 11303-3 0 9991
2 02177 98.9757 196.1009 0125166 248.4814 110.3013 14.80961943167628
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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Radar Cross Section
0.041
Visual Magnitude
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Configuration
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Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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