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THORAD AGENA D DEB (04682)
COSPAR: 1970-025BF | 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
04682
International Designator
1970-025BF
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:30:55 GMT
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Inclination
99.73°
Right Ascension
195.61°
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Argument of Perigee
115.96°
Period
108.72 min
Mean Motion
13.25 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 04682U 70025BF 26184.97980679 .00000215 00000-0 55920-3 0 9992
2 04682 99.7350 195.6104 0145317 115.9643 274.9846 13.24538148710312
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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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.1193
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Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Unknown
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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