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THORAD AGENA D R/B (05679)
COSPAR: 1971-110B | Alt Name: Agena D 2707
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 14, 1971
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC1W
Launch Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05679
International Designator
1971-110B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:39:50 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
291.51°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
75.33°
Period
103.92 min
Mean Motion
13.86 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
THORAD AGENA D R/B
Alternative Name
Agena D 2707
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SAMSO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 05679U 71110B 26200.48600331 -.00000013 00000+0 33565-4 0 9992
2 05679 69.9976 291.5107 0010260 75.3288 284.8949 13.85688908373836
Source: Celestrak
Summary
A rocket body, also commonly referred to as an upper stage or spent rocket stage, is the structural shell left behind after a rocket has delivered its payload to orbit. These large and often heavy pieces of space hardware can remain in orbit for years, posing significant collision hazards as part of the growing space debris problem. If left uncontrolled, rocket bodies have the potential to reenter Earth's atmosphere unpredictably, which can lead to falling debris in populated areas. Additionally, they risk colliding with operational satellites or the International Space Station, creating more debris and putting human life at risk.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.3
Diameter
1.5
Span
6.3
Dry Mass
600
Launch Mass
600
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Agena D
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Agena D
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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