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THORAD AGENA D DEB (04171)
COSPAR: 1969-082AP | Alt Name: deb Agena D
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 30, 1969
Launch Site
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Launch Pad
SLC1W
Launch Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
04171
International Designator
1969-082AP
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:17:09 GMT
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Inclination
70.07°
Right Ascension
137.45°
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Argument of Perigee
94.30°
Period
100.15 min
Mean Motion
14.38 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
THORAD AGENA D DEB
Alternative Name
deb Agena D
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SAMSO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 04171U 69082AP 26184.26192004 .00001151 00000-0 39864-3 0 9994
2 04171 70.0747 137.4456 0032111 94.2988 266.1810 14.37812884941507
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
0.044
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