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THOR ABLESTAR DEB (48819)
COSPAR: 1961-015MX | 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
48819
International Designator
1961-015MX
Epoch
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:39:41 GMT
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Inclination
66.54°
Right Ascension
67.70°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
78.98°
Period
103.80 min
Mean Motion
13.87 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 48819U 61015MX 26186.02755981 .00000215 00000+0 24897-3 0 9993
2 48819 66.5364 67.6952 0018799 78.9790 281.3398 13.87259290638682
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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Material Composition
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Technical Details
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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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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