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THOR ABLESTAR DEB (02620)
COSPAR: 1963-049H | Alt Name: deb Ablestar 015
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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
02620
International Designator
1963-049H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:23:04 GMT
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Inclination
89.92°
Right Ascension
72.22°
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Argument of Perigee
9.77°
Period
105.90 min
Mean Motion
13.60 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
THOR ABLESTAR DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ablestar 015
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSSD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 02620U 63049H 26200.39102315 .00000180 00000+0 22915-3 0 9996
2 02620 89.9160 72.2160 0015581 9.7677 169.3649 13.59768507 94764
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
0.0644
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Material Composition
Unknown
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Payload
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Power System
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Unknown
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Unknown
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