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THOR ABLESTAR DEB (01522)
COSPAR: 1965-065L | Alt Name: NRL adapter
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 13, 1965
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
75-1-1
Launch Vehicle
Thor Ablestar
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
01522
International Designator
1965-065L
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:40:51 GMT
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Inclination
90.07°
Right Ascension
126.60°
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Argument of Perigee
199.12°
Period
107.96 min
Mean Motion
13.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
THOR ABLESTAR DEB
Alternative Name
NRL adapter
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
BUWEPS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 01522U 65065L 26184.82003617 .00000065 00000-0 11242-3 0 9994
2 01522 90.0665 126.5977 0070005 199.1233 188.6819 13.33859188962013
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
0.479
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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Bus
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Configuration
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Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
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Transmitter Frequency
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