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THORAD AGENA D R/B (03892)
COSPAR: 1969-037C | Alt Name: Agena D 6222
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 14, 1969
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2E
Launch Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03892
International Designator
1969-037C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:07:02 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
99.90°
Right Ascension
93.67°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
25.96°
Period
107.29 min
Mean Motion
13.42 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
THORAD AGENA D R/B
Alternative Name
Agena D 6222
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 03892U 69037C 26185.17155201 .00000033 00000-0 13615-3 0 9996
2 03892 99.9010 93.6737 0039570 25.9601 136.6750 13.42156140801716
Source: Celestrak
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
6.3
Diameter
1.5
Span
6.3
Dry Mass
600
Launch Mass
600
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
4.1698
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Agena D
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Agena D
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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