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THORAD AGENA D DEB (04710)
COSPAR: 1970-025BY | Alt Name: deb Agena D
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 8, 1970
Launch Site
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Launch Pad
SLC2E
Launch Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
04710
International Designator
1970-025BY
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:39:54 GMT
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Inclination
100.18°
Right Ascension
199.12°
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Argument of Perigee
124.52°
Period
106.20 min
Mean Motion
13.56 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 04710U 70025BY 26185.27771644 .00000113 00000-0 22972-3 0 9996
2 04710 100.1814 199.1176 0005780 124.5243 253.0315 13.55983481775852
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
0.053
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Unknown
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Payload
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Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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