THOR ABLESTAR DEB (05265)

COSPAR: 1965-065Q | Alt Name: deb Ablestar 020

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 13, 1965

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

75-1-1

Launch Vehicle

Thor Ablestar

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

05265

International Designator

1965-065Q

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:49:04 GMT

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Inclination

90.13°

Right Ascension

306.19°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

259.39°

Period

107.26 min

Mean Motion

13.43 rev/day

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United States satellites Debris

Basic Satellite Info

Name

THOR ABLESTAR DEB

Alternative Name

deb Ablestar 020

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

NAVAIR

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 05265U 65065Q   26200.74241103  .00000121  00000+0  19815-3 0  9992

2 05265  90.1342 306.1898 0039353 259.3867 255.3363 13.42516801976984

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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Radar Cross Section

0.0679

Visual Magnitude

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

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Manufacturer

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Unknown

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Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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