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MIDAS 3 DEB (06215)
COSPAR: 1961-018E | Alt Name: Midas 3 debris
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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
06215
International Designator
1961-018E
Epoch
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:06:23 GMT
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Inclination
91.10°
Right Ascension
204.09°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
190.07°
Period
161.63 min
Mean Motion
8.91 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
MIDAS 3 DEB
Alternative Name
Midas 3 debris
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSSD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 06215U 61018E 26181.50443455 -.00000023 00000-0 -86983-2 0 9991
2 06215 91.0975 204.0875 0075250 190.0700 169.8665 8.90943465381101
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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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
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Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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Bus
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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