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THORAD AGENA D DEB (04249)
COSPAR: 1969-082CY | Alt Name: deb Agena D
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 30, 1969
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC1W
Launch Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
04249
International Designator
1969-082CY
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:22:41 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
70.06°
Right Ascension
289.91°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
202.13°
Period
101.17 min
Mean Motion
14.23 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
THORAD AGENA D DEB
Alternative Name
deb Agena D
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SAMSO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 04249U 69082CY 26200.64075677 .00000284 00000+0 14752-3 0 9991
2 04249 70.0622 289.9114 0057825 202.1332 157.7291 14.23364773926607
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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Launch Mass
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N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.022
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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