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THORAD AGENA D DEB (06766)
COSPAR: 1970-025NH | 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
06766
International Designator
1970-025NH
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:32:54 GMT
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Inclination
100.16°
Right Ascension
250.49°
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Argument of Perigee
5.65°
Period
102.18 min
Mean Motion
14.09 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 06766U 70025NH 26200.10618561 .00000521 00000+0 32191-3 0 9993
2 06766 100.1625 250.4879 0074879 5.6466 354.5527 14.09327081839993
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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N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0147
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Technical Details
Payload
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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