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THORAD AGENA D DEB (04709)
COSPAR: 1970-025BX | 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
04709
International Designator
1970-025BX
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:54:09 GMT
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Inclination
100.01°
Right Ascension
136.21°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
26.04°
Period
98.55 min
Mean Motion
14.61 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 04709U 70025BX 26200.74594307 .00002602 00000+0 52249-3 0 9997
2 04709 100.0099 136.2141 0071686 26.0427 334.4346 14.61234407907968
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
0.036
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Technical Details
Payload
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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