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THORAD AGENA D DEB (17658)
COSPAR: 1969-082KU | Alt Name: deb Agena D
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 30, 1969
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC1W
Launch Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
17658
International Designator
1969-082KU
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:34:51 GMT
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Inclination
70.36°
Right Ascension
73.55°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
273.98°
Period
103.00 min
Mean Motion
13.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
THORAD AGENA D DEB
Alternative Name
deb Agena D
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SAMSO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 17658U 69082KU 26185.14920872 .00000393 00000-0 30736-3 0 9994
2 17658 70.3576 73.5461 0057688 273.9807 239.9747 13.98108675573490
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
0.0141
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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