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MIDAS 2 DEB (00044)
COSPAR: 1960-006B | Alt Name: Midas 2 Fairing
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
May 24, 1960
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC14
Launch Vehicle
Atlas Agena A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00044
International Designator
1960-006B
Decay Date
12/5/1960
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MIDAS 2 DEB
Alternative Name
Midas 2 Fairing
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFBMD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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
3
Diameter
1.5
Span
3
Dry Mass
50
Launch Mass
50
Shape
Cone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Midas 2 Fairing
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Agena Fairing
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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