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ATLAS AGENA R/B (07964)
COSPAR: 1975-055B | Alt Name: Agena D 2806
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 18, 1975
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC13
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3A Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07964
International Designator
1975-055B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:23:33 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
9.53°
Right Ascension
232.09°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
145.69°
Period
1410.53 min
Mean Motion
1.02 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATLAS AGENA R/B
Alternative Name
Agena D 2806
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SAMSO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 07964U 75055B 26200.43303050 -.00000044 00000+0 00000+0 0 9993
2 07964 9.5273 232.0943 1191574 145.6850 222.6170 01.02089642 27027
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
Map
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