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THOR BURNER 2A DEB (28591)
COSPAR: 1974-015C | Alt Name: Burner 2A collision debris
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 16, 1974
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC10W
Launch Vehicle
Thor Burner 2A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28591
International Designator
1974-015C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:25:03 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.95°
Right Ascension
94.49°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
70.08°
Period
101.24 min
Mean Motion
14.22 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
THOR BURNER 2A DEB
Alternative Name
Burner 2A collision debris
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSMC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 28591U 74015C 26185.22573832 .00000270 00000-0 14024-3 0 9999
2 28591 98.9501 94.4924 0047291 70.0766 81.6289 14.22421150112257
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
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.1321
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
BOKT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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