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THOR ABLESTAR DEB (00405)
COSPAR: 1961-015EE | 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
00405
International Designator
1961-015EE
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:48:20 GMT
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Inclination
66.89°
Right Ascension
122.81°
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Argument of Perigee
172.93°
Period
105.36 min
Mean Motion
13.67 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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Latest TLEs
1 00405U 61015EE 26185.28357234 .00000073 00000-0 16852-3 0 9993
2 00405 66.8926 122.8131 0084349 172.9297 340.8250 13.66711148234482
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
0.067
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Unknown
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Unknown
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