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THOR ABLESTAR DEB (48810)
COSPAR: 1961-015MN | Alt Name: deb Ablestar 008
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 29, 1961
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Thor Ablestar
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48810
International Designator
1961-015MN
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:26:40 GMT
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Inclination
66.85°
Right Ascension
238.72°
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Argument of Perigee
100.15°
Period
103.64 min
Mean Motion
13.89 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
THOR ABLESTAR DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ablestar 008
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSSD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 48810U 61015MN 26184.60185986 .00000006 00000-0 63118-4 0 9997
2 48810 66.8538 238.7155 0125479 100.1481 50.8127 13.89375216639638
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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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Bus
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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