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THORAD AGENA D DEB (04685)
COSPAR: 1970-025BJ | 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
04685
International Designator
1970-025BJ
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:51:21 GMT
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Inclination
99.93°
Right Ascension
269.79°
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Argument of Perigee
246.29°
Period
106.15 min
Mean Motion
13.57 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
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 04685U 70025BJ 26184.74399991 .00000353 00000-0 56013-3 0 9998
2 04685 99.9280 269.7851 0052676 246.2909 266.0788 13.56613775771756
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
0.1237
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Payload
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Unknown
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