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THORAD AGENA D DEB (05824)
COSPAR: 1970-025MJ | Alt Name: deb Agena D
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 8, 1970
Launch Site
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Launch Pad
SLC2E
Launch Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05824
International Designator
1970-025MJ
Epoch
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:55:26 GMT
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Inclination
97.88°
Right Ascension
239.76°
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Argument of Perigee
246.14°
Period
108.18 min
Mean Motion
13.31 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 05824U 70025MJ 26182.62183756 .00000855 00000-0 68821-3 0 9996
2 05824 97.8838 239.7592 0596427 246.1412 107.6136 13.31161737678888
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
0.0143
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Payload
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Unknown
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Unknown
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