🛰️ DEBRIS OBJECT · HISTORICAL RECORD
deb Agena D
Historical recorddeb Agena D (NORAD 42492, COSPAR 1970-025QW) is a historical US catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 8 Apr 1970 on the Nimbus D mission. It was operated by NASA LeRC. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1970
launched
56
years on orbit
Lifecycle
Launched8 Apr 1970 · on the Nimbus D mission
Specifications
NORAD ID42492
COSPAR1970-025QW
TypeDebris object
OperatorNASA LeRC
Country / StateUS
OrbitLEO (LEO/S)
Altitude1,026 × 1,035 km
Inclination99.6°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to deb Agena D?
deb Agena D is a historical catalogue entry from a 1970 launch. It is not currently tracked in the live catalogue — typically meaning it has decayed, been retired, or its tracking elements have lapsed.
Who operated and built deb Agena D?
deb Agena D was operated by NASA LeRC (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-09.