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THOR ABLESTAR DEB (03932)
COSPAR: 1961-015JG | 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
03932
International Designator
1961-015JG
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:26:58 GMT
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Inclination
65.80°
Right Ascension
30.40°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
108.06°
Period
108.60 min
Mean Motion
13.26 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
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 03932U 61015JG 26184.76873039 .00000147 00000-0 40378-3 0 9991
2 03932 65.7995 30.3973 0274690 108.0626 337.7789 13.25997749154006
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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Radar Cross Section
0.0196
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Material Composition
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Equipment
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Power System
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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