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THORAD AGENA D DEB (04868)
COSPAR: 1970-025EY | 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
04868
International Designator
1970-025EY
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:24:30 GMT
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Inclination
99.72°
Right Ascension
258.44°
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Argument of Perigee
16.60°
Period
102.74 min
Mean Motion
14.02 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 04868U 70025EY 26185.18368639 .00000874 00000-0 60315-3 0 9993
2 04868 99.7204 258.4376 0054131 16.6046 343.6874 14.01530848837592
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
0.0138
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Payload
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Unknown
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