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THORAD AGENA D DEB (42506)
COSPAR: 1970-025RL | 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
42506
International Designator
1970-025RL
Epoch
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:33:53 GMT
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Inclination
99.56°
Right Ascension
257.81°
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Argument of Perigee
275.11°
Period
104.23 min
Mean Motion
13.82 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 42506U 70025RL 26181.94020018 .00000437 00000-0 44913-3 0 9991
2 42506 99.5589 257.8068 0048686 275.1130 84.4467 13.81622592284782
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0123
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Unknown
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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
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Motor
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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