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THOR ABLE DEB [YO] (00115)
COSPAR: 1960-002D | Alt Name: Tiros 1 despin weight
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 1, 1960
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Thor Able II
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00115
International Designator
1960-002D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:54:18 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
48.16°
Right Ascension
16.92°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
333.74°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
THOR ABLE DEB [YO]
Alternative Name
Tiros 1 despin weight
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 00115U 60002D 26185.24604798 .00002822 00000-0 25374-3 0 9995
2 00115 48.1640 16.9223 0026141 333.7412 26.2180 14.98291948520698
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
Length
3.5
Diameter
0
Span
3.5
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Cable + Box
Radar Cross Section
0.0471
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Despin weight
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
RCA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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