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WESTFORD NEEDLES (03267)
COSPAR: 1963-014CF | Alt Name: Isis 1 launch debris
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 9, 1963
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
LC1-2
Launch Vehicle
Atlas Agena B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03267
International Designator
1963-014CF
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:01:31 GMT
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Inclination
88.38°
Right Ascension
77.12°
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Argument of Perigee
67.76°
Period
126.97 min
Mean Motion
11.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
WESTFORD NEEDLES
Alternative Name
Isis 1 launch debris
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CRC
Country
Canada
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 03267U 63014CF 26200.08438664 .00000164 00000+0 10100-3 0 9996
2 03267 88.3754 77.1232 1688612 67.7636 309.3495 11.34152213545958
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
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.029
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
RCAV
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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