THOR ALTAIR DEB (01931)

COSPAR: 1965-072E | Alt Name: DAPP despin weight

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 10, 1965

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

4300B6

Launch Vehicle

Thor Burner 1

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

01931

International Designator

1965-072E

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:45:22 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

99.00°

Right Ascension

222.40°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

27.93°

Period

100.33 min

Mean Motion

14.35 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

THOR ALTAIR DEB

Alternative Name

DAPP despin weight

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 01931U 65072E   26185.03151418  .00001176  00000-0  31420-3 0  9997

2 01931  99.0048 222.3966 0236220  27.9281 333.4351 14.35198748195265

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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

0.05

Visual Magnitude

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Material Composition

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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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