THORAD AGENA D DEB (04943)

COSPAR: 1970-025GD | 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

04943

International Designator

1970-025GD

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:05:18 GMT

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Inclination

99.64°

Right Ascension

161.83°

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Argument of Perigee

99.64°

Period

109.87 min

Mean Motion

13.11 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

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 04943U 70025GD  26200.17035678  .00000072  00000+0  27225-3 0  9990

2 04943  99.6443 161.8275 0228595  99.6371 280.6979 13.10667930685919

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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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Radar Cross Section

0.0367

Visual Magnitude

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Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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