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THOR ABLESTAR DEB (48822)
COSPAR: 1961-015NA | 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
48822
International Designator
1961-015NA
Epoch
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:55:53 GMT
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Inclination
66.72°
Right Ascension
328.07°
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Argument of Perigee
15.76°
Period
102.41 min
Mean Motion
14.06 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 48822U 61015NA 26182.78881051 .00000153 00000-0 13379-3 0 9999
2 48822 66.7181 328.0682 0114731 15.7579 344.7028 14.06046312646804
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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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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