MIDAS 3 DEB (00196)

COSPAR: 1961-018D | Alt Name: Midas 3 solar array cover

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 12, 1961

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

LC1-2

Launch Vehicle

Atlas Agena B

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

00196

International Designator

1961-018D

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:15:39 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

91.12°

Right Ascension

204.11°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

299.28°

Period

161.86 min

Mean Motion

8.90 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

MIDAS 3 DEB

Alternative Name

Midas 3 solar array cover

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

AFSSD

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 00196U 61018D   26184.51086883  .00000005  00000-0  13295-2 0  9999

2 00196  91.1176 204.1078 0088767 299.2760  59.9262  8.89679173110100

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

0.5559

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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