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THORAD AGENA D DEB (42508)
COSPAR: 1970-025RN | 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
42508
International Designator
1970-025RN
Epoch
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:56:48 GMT
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Inclination
99.81°
Right Ascension
56.31°
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Argument of Perigee
299.97°
Period
103.38 min
Mean Motion
13.93 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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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 42508U 70025RN 26182.87278713 .00000547 00000-0 43487-3 0 9990
2 42508 99.8143 56.3051 0119424 299.9710 58.9636 13.92879747178283
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
0.0133
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Unknown
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Payload
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Power System
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Unknown
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Unknown
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