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ATLAS AGENA B DEB (03132)
COSPAR: 1963-030G | Alt Name: deb Midas
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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
03132
International Designator
1963-030G
Epoch
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:36:35 GMT
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Inclination
88.43°
Right Ascension
226.01°
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Argument of Perigee
317.54°
Period
167.86 min
Mean Motion
8.58 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATLAS AGENA B DEB
Alternative Name
deb Midas
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSSD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 03132U 63030G 25273.81707412 .00000026 00000+0 11967-1 0 9992
2 03132 88.4264 226.0125 0095593 317.5355 41.8130 08.57861568437624
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
0.1439
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
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