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THOR ABLESTAR DEB (05746)
COSPAR: 1961-015JV | 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
05746
International Designator
1961-015JV
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:03:15 GMT
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Inclination
66.30°
Right Ascension
134.43°
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Argument of Perigee
10.62°
Period
101.46 min
Mean Motion
14.19 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
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 05746U 61015JV 26183.87726250 .00003162 00000-0 15355-2 0 9995
2 05746 66.3043 134.4315 0037955 10.6223 349.5659 14.19237277284558
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
0.0155
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Payload
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Mission
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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