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THOR ABLESTAR DEB (00541)
COSPAR: 1961-015GA | 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
00541
International Designator
1961-015GA
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:07:12 GMT
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Inclination
67.22°
Right Ascension
3.26°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
261.98°
Period
103.87 min
Mean Motion
13.86 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 00541U 61015GA 26185.13000506 .00000171 00000-0 20459-3 0 9992
2 00541 67.2190 3.2570 0082604 261.9815 97.1885 13.86392110274674
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0301
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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