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THORAD AGENA D DEB (04658)
COSPAR: 1970-025AS | Alt Name: deb Agena D
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 8, 1970
Launch Site
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Launch Pad
SLC2E
Launch Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
04658
International Designator
1970-025AS
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:23:21 GMT
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Inclination
99.94°
Right Ascension
174.33°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
105.05°
Period
102.90 min
Mean Motion
13.99 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 04658U 70025AS 26200.89121912 .00000525 00000+0 39511-3 0 9993
2 04658 99.9397 174.3296 0025285 105.0469 255.3493 13.99370337822974
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0587
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
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Manufacturer
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Equipment
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Power System
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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