🛰️ DEBRIS OBJECT · HISTORICAL RECORD
deb Ablestar 008
Historical recorddeb Ablestar 008 (NORAD 461, COSPAR 1961 OMI 142) is a historical US catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 29 Jun 1961 on the Transit 4A mission. It was operated by USAF SSD. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1961
launched
65
years on orbit
Lifecycle
Launched29 Jun 1961 · on the Transit 4A mission
Specifications
NORAD ID461
COSPAR1961 OMI 142
TypeDebris object
OperatorUSAF SSD
Country / StateUS
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude827 × 978 km
Inclination67.6°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to deb Ablestar 008?
deb Ablestar 008 is a historical catalogue entry from a 1961 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 Ablestar 008?
deb Ablestar 008 was operated by USAF SSD (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-11-12.