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THORAD AGENA D DEB (04654)
COSPAR: 1970-025AN | 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
04654
International Designator
1970-025AN
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:48:18 GMT
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Inclination
100.03°
Right Ascension
0.40°
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Argument of Perigee
27.53°
Period
101.64 min
Mean Motion
14.17 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
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 04654U 70025AN 26185.24187532 .00002599 00000-0 13193-2 0 9991
2 04654 100.0343 0.3962 0027084 27.5298 332.7301 14.16833375842358
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
0
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N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0558
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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