MIDAS 4 DEB (45468)

COSPAR: 1961-028N | 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

45468

International Designator

1961-028N

Epoch

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:39:40 GMT

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Inclination

95.85°

Right Ascension

236.07°

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Argument of Perigee

218.86°

Period

165.72 min

Mean Motion

8.69 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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Latest TLEs

1 45468U 61028N   26178.56922226  .00000010  00000-0  58733-2 0  9991

2 45468  95.8467 236.0685 0321065 218.8621 138.8740  8.68915111305327

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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.

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Mission

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Manufacturer

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Power System

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