ATLAS AGENA B DEB (00630)

COSPAR: 1963-030C | Alt Name: Midas solar array cover

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 19, 1963

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

LC1-2

Launch Vehicle

Atlas Agena B

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

00630

International Designator

1963-030C

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:39:43 GMT

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Inclination

88.46°

Right Ascension

201.38°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

203.82°

Period

167.47 min

Mean Motion

8.60 rev/day

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United States satellites Debris

Basic Satellite Info

Name

ATLAS AGENA B DEB

Alternative Name

Midas solar array cover

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

AFSSD

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 00630U 63030C   26200.40258775 -.00000007  00000+0 -48595-2 0  9990

2 00630  88.4562 201.3814 0062130 203.8196 155.9776 08.59864362977604

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

Length

1.5

Diameter

0.3

Span

1.5

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Pan

Radar Cross Section

0.5078

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Strongback

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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