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THOR ABLESTAR DEB (00351)
COSPAR: 1961-015DR | Alt Name: deb Ablestar 008
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 29, 1961
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Thor Ablestar
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00351
International Designator
1961-015DR
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:36:43 GMT
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Inclination
66.74°
Right Ascension
37.75°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
289.89°
Period
96.85 min
Mean Motion
14.87 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
THOR ABLESTAR DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ablestar 008
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSSD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 00351U 61015DR 26184.98383115 .00010865 00000-0 12172-2 0 9996
2 00351 66.7401 37.7480 0029594 289.8896 69.9043 14.86837057380239
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0082
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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