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THORAD AGENA D DEB (04719)
COSPAR: 1970-025CD | 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
04719
International Designator
1970-025CD
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:50:29 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
99.94°
Right Ascension
242.70°
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Argument of Perigee
163.08°
Period
103.11 min
Mean Motion
13.97 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 04719U 70025CD 26184.86839413 .00000818 00000-0 58901-3 0 9991
2 04719 99.9446 242.6985 0122105 163.0844 197.4442 13.96630584844920
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
Length
2
Diameter
0.1
Span
2
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
Irr
Radar Cross Section
0.4675
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
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