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

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:56:50 GMT

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Inclination

88.38°

Right Ascension

78.96°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

99.97°

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

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Latest TLEs

1 03267U 63014CF  26184.20614365  .00000377  00000-0  25259-3 0  9993

2 03267  88.3774  78.9571 1688039  99.9746 279.5201 11.34145514544157

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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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Span

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Shape

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Radar Cross Section

0.029

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

RCAV

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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