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THOR ABLESTAR DEB (00410)
COSPAR: 1961-015EK | 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
00410
International Designator
1961-015EK
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:20:44 GMT
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Inclination
66.69°
Right Ascension
358.04°
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Argument of Perigee
330.88°
Period
104.60 min
Mean Motion
13.77 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 00410U 61015EK 26185.22273396 .00000000 00000-0 75679-4 0 9992
2 00410 66.6939 358.0368 0016537 330.8756 207.9969 13.76616998262416
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
0.1102
Visual Magnitude
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Bus
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Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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