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THORAD AGENA D DEB (05150)
COSPAR: 1970-025JT | 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
05150
International Designator
1970-025JT
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:09:54 GMT
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Inclination
99.47°
Right Ascension
270.99°
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Argument of Perigee
51.96°
Period
103.23 min
Mean Motion
13.95 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 05150U 70025JT 26185.21521977 .00001102 00000-0 82751-3 0 9991
2 05150 99.4681 270.9904 0086869 51.9568 308.9391 13.94942712812592
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
0.0267
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
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Configuration
Unknown
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Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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