THOR AGENA D R/B (03232)

COSPAR: 1968-039B | Alt Name: OPS 1419

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 1, 1968

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC3W

Launch Vehicle

Thorad SLV-2G Agena D

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

03232

International Designator

1968-039B

Decay Date

5/20/1968

Basic Satellite Info

Name

THOR AGENA D R/B

Alternative Name

OPS 1419

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

NRO/CIA

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

A rocket body, also commonly referred to as an upper stage or spent rocket stage, is the structural shell left behind after a rocket has delivered its payload to orbit. These large and often heavy pieces of space hardware can remain in orbit for years, posing significant collision hazards as part of the growing space debris problem. If left uncontrolled, rocket bodies have the potential to reenter Earth's atmosphere unpredictably, which can lead to falling debris in populated areas. Additionally, they risk colliding with operational satellites or the International Space Station, creating more debris and putting human life at risk.

Physical Characteristics

Length

2.3

Diameter

1.5

Span

2.3

Dry Mass

345

Launch Mass

345

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

CORONA CR-3

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

LMSC

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

CORONA KH-4B

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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