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THORAD AGENA D DEB (04989)
COSPAR: 1970-025HK | 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
04989
International Designator
1970-025HK
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:11:10 GMT
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Inclination
99.63°
Right Ascension
57.43°
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Argument of Perigee
133.16°
Period
104.85 min
Mean Motion
13.73 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 04989U 70025HK 26185.13276593 .00001629 00000-0 17047-2 0 9991
2 04989 99.6290 57.4299 0122667 133.1609 18.0762 13.73437375763845
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
0.0356
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Configuration
Unknown
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Unknown
Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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