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THORAD AGENA D DEB (04854)
COSPAR: 1970-025EJ | 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
04854
International Designator
1970-025EJ
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:21:12 GMT
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Inclination
99.36°
Right Ascension
19.08°
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Argument of Perigee
130.44°
Period
106.11 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
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Latest TLEs
1 04854U 70025EJ 26185.05639058 .00000236 00000-0 38921-3 0 9990
2 04854 99.3558 19.0836 0018218 130.4425 22.2020 13.57083042774591
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
0.037
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Purpose
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Unknown
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Power System
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Unknown
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Unknown
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