THOR ABLESTAR DEB (00136)

COSPAR: 1961-015W | Alt Name: deb Ablestar 008

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 29, 1961

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC17B

Launch Vehicle

Thor Ablestar

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

00136

International Designator

1961-015W

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:58:18 GMT

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Inclination

67.53°

Right Ascension

237.18°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

11.26°

Period

99.85 min

Mean Motion

14.42 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

THOR ABLESTAR DEB

Alternative Name

deb Ablestar 008

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

AFSSD

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 00136U 61015W   26185.12382358  .00001380  00000-0  43845-3 0  9996

2 00136  67.5274 237.1840 0042585  11.2646 348.9408 14.42174933359205

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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Radar Cross Section

0.1039

Visual Magnitude

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Payload

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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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