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THOR ABLESTAR DEB (02432)
COSPAR: 1963-049G | Alt Name: Transit VBN-2 part
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 5, 1963
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
75-1-1
Launch Vehicle
Thor Ablestar
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02432
International Designator
1963-049G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:54:34 GMT
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Inclination
89.92°
Right Ascension
70.40°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
138.66°
Period
106.80 min
Mean Motion
13.48 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
THOR ABLESTAR DEB
Alternative Name
Transit VBN-2 part
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NAVAIR
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 02432U 63049G 26200.62123373 .00000048 00000+0 62114-4 0 9999
2 02432 89.9206 70.3990 0035452 138.6619 249.9098 13.48262898 77071
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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Span
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.158
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
VBN-2 launch debris
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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