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THORAD AGENA D DEB (04705)
COSPAR: 1970-025BT | 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
04705
International Designator
1970-025BT
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:32:50 GMT
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Inclination
100.05°
Right Ascension
333.10°
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Argument of Perigee
157.57°
Period
105.96 min
Mean Motion
13.59 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 04705U 70025BT 26200.85613764 .00000293 00000+0 46020-3 0 9998
2 04705 100.0486 333.0989 0044082 157.5703 356.2437 13.59024498774742
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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N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0142
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
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Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Configuration
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Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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