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THORAD AGENA D DEB (42513)
COSPAR: 1970-025RT | 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
42513
International Designator
1970-025RT
Epoch
Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:03:36 GMT
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Inclination
99.99°
Right Ascension
284.67°
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Argument of Perigee
119.96°
Period
103.71 min
Mean Motion
13.88 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 42513U 70025RT 24359.58583686 .00002472 00000-0 20991-2 0 9999
2 42513 99.9902 284.6650 0012875 119.9604 240.2831 13.88465830561232
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
0.0124
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Payload
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Power System
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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