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THORAD AGENA D DEB (05389)
COSPAR: 1970-025KU | 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
05389
International Designator
1970-025KU
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:18:10 GMT
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Inclination
99.80°
Right Ascension
218.31°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
270.33°
Period
109.82 min
Mean Motion
13.11 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
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Latest TLEs
1 05389U 70025KU 26184.59595637 .00000087 00000-0 32640-3 0 9992
2 05389 99.7962 218.3103 0201294 270.3282 244.7514 13.11270579689577
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.
Physical Characteristics
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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0151
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Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
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