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THORAD AGENA D DEB (42518)
COSPAR: 1970-025RY | 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
42518
International Designator
1970-025RY
Epoch
Sun, 17 May 2026 10:22:32 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
100.42°
Right Ascension
192.50°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
212.98°
Period
102.70 min
Mean Motion
14.02 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 42518U 70025RY 26137.43232053 .00006477 00000-0 41950-2 0 9990
2 42518 100.4164 192.4974 0065502 212.9782 146.7286 14.02075827289024
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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0
Span
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Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.014
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
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
Map
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