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THOR AGENA D R/B (02825)
COSPAR: 1967-053B | Alt Name: Agena D 2704
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 31, 1967
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Thor SLV-2 Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02825
International Designator
1967-053B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:59:11 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
69.97°
Right Ascension
4.17°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
147.76°
Period
103.02 min
Mean Motion
13.98 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
THOR AGENA D R/B
Alternative Name
Agena D 2704
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSSD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 02825U 67053B 26200.49944292 -.00000023 00000+0 21411-4 0 9999
2 02825 69.9725 4.1712 0005436 147.7612 212.3828 13.97734629 96617
Source: Celestrak
Summary
A rocket body, also commonly referred to as an upper stage or spent rocket stage, is the structural shell left behind after a rocket has delivered its payload to orbit. These large and often heavy pieces of space hardware can remain in orbit for years, posing significant collision hazards as part of the growing space debris problem. If left uncontrolled, rocket bodies have the potential to reenter Earth's atmosphere unpredictably, which can lead to falling debris in populated areas. Additionally, they risk colliding with operational satellites or the International Space Station, creating more debris and putting human life at risk.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.3
Diameter
1.5
Span
6.3
Dry Mass
600
Launch Mass
600
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
4.6481
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Agena D 2704
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
LMSC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Agena D
Configuration
Instruments mounted on Agena-D stage
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
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Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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