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THOR ABLESTAR DEB (00132)
COSPAR: 1961-015S | Alt Name: Transit 4A despin weight
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 29, 1961
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Thor Ablestar
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00132
International Designator
1961-015S
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:09:11 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
66.66°
Right Ascension
290.30°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
184.18°
Period
103.24 min
Mean Motion
13.95 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
THOR ABLESTAR DEB
Alternative Name
Transit 4A despin weight
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
BUWEPS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 00132U 61015S 26185.00637771 .00000025 00000-0 75805-4 0 9998
2 00132 66.6611 290.3015 0074839 184.1797 175.8667 13.94775498306019
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.254
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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