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THORAD AGENA D DEB (04951)
COSPAR: 1970-025GM | 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
04951
International Designator
1970-025GM
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:12:50 GMT
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Inclination
100.18°
Right Ascension
198.16°
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Argument of Perigee
45.32°
Period
105.78 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
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 04951U 70025GM 26200.92558588 .00000080 00000+0 16805-3 0 9993
2 04951 100.1838 198.1611 0018609 45.3200 344.9587 13.61263721787292
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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Radar Cross Section
0.0193
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Payload
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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