The Day Electric Propulsion Changed Spaceflight Forever
Fifty-five years ago, a revolutionary spacecraft launched from California carrying technology that would transform how we explore the solar system
THORAD AGENA D DEB (10136)
COSPAR: 1970-025NQ | 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
10136
International Designator
1970-025NQ
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:15:11 GMT
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Inclination
100.17°
Right Ascension
161.63°
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Argument of Perigee
3.34°
Period
106.51 min
Mean Motion
13.52 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
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Latest TLEs
1 10136U 70025NQ 26185.17721362 .00000007 00000-0 82330-4 0 9993
2 10136 100.1655 161.6304 0000932 3.3430 61.5893 13.52037444772796
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
0.0507
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Payload
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