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MIDAS 4 DEB (45467)
COSPAR: 1961-028M | Alt Name: West Ford 1 package part
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 21, 1961
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
LC1-2
Launch Vehicle
Atlas Agena B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45467
International Designator
1961-028M
Epoch
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 15:11:16 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
95.83°
Right Ascension
190.34°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
151.75°
Period
165.40 min
Mean Motion
8.71 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
MIDAS 4 DEB
Alternative Name
West Ford 1 package part
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSSD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 45467U 61028M 25109.63283500 -.00000113 00000-0 -32453-1 0 9992
2 45467 95.8328 190.3350 0905562 151.7473 213.5700 8.70606683304323
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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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
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Transmitter Frequency
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