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THORAD AGENA D DEB (04644)
COSPAR: 1970-025AC | Alt Name: deb Agena D
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 8, 1970
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2E
Launch Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
04644
International Designator
1970-025AC
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:03:11 GMT
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Inclination
99.55°
Right Ascension
93.70°
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Argument of Perigee
208.42°
Period
105.84 min
Mean Motion
13.61 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
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 04644U 70025AC 26200.71054830 .00000161 00000+0 27177-3 0 9994
2 04644 99.5520 93.7000 0012037 208.4190 217.0984 13.60552787781603
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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Radar Cross Section
0.1238
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
Unknown
Manufacturer
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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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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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