THOR ABLESTAR DEB (00417)

COSPAR: 1961-015ES | Alt Name: deb Ablestar 008

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 29, 1961

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC17B

Launch Vehicle

Thor Ablestar

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

00417

International Designator

1961-015ES

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:42:29 GMT

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Inclination

66.74°

Right Ascension

169.26°

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Argument of Perigee

90.57°

Period

101.35 min

Mean Motion

14.21 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

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Latest TLEs

1 00417U 61015ES  26184.36283998  .00000615  00000-0  31720-3 0  9992

2 00417  66.7433 169.2643 0060699  90.5744 270.2306 14.20750059339797

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.

Physical Characteristics

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Radar Cross Section

0.0298

Visual Magnitude

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

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Life Expectancy

Unknown

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Configuration

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Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

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Transmitter Frequency

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