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THOR ABLESTAR DEB (13942)
COSPAR: 1961-015KZ | Alt Name: deb Ablestar 008
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 29, 1961
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Thor Ablestar
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13942
International Designator
1961-015KZ
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:31:59 GMT
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Inclination
65.86°
Right Ascension
316.82°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
262.70°
Period
110.12 min
Mean Motion
13.08 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 13942U 61015KZ 26184.81388071 .00000125 00000-0 39265-3 0 9995
2 13942 65.8617 316.8230 0394808 262.6953 255.0765 13.07617154 70813
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
0.0738
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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