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THOR ALTAIR DEB (02177)
COSPAR: 1966-026D | Alt Name: DAPP despin weight
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 31, 1966
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
4300B6
Launch Vehicle
Thor Burner 1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02177
International Designator
1966-026D
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:11:14 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.97°
Right Ascension
178.71°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
298.01°
Period
97.24 min
Mean Motion
14.81 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 02177U 66026D 26184.92446974 .00003793 00000-0 43719-3 0 9992
2 02177 98.9742 178.7124 0125377 298.0064 60.8507 14.80909483165321
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.041
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Unknown
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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