THORAD AGENA D DEB (42496)

COSPAR: 1970-025RA | Alt Name: deb Agena D

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 8, 1970

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC2E

Launch Vehicle

Thorad SLV-2G Agena D

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

42496

International Designator

1970-025RA

Epoch

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:16:44 GMT

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Inclination

99.62°

Right Ascension

57.98°

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Argument of Perigee

73.98°

Period

106.79 min

Mean Motion

13.48 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

LERC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 42496U 70025RA  26183.59496190  .00000109  00000-0  24177-3 0  9996

2 42496  99.6195  57.9799 0055683  73.9796 316.2045 13.48477675620236

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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

0.0134

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

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Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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