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NOAA 16 DEB (41067)
COSPAR: 2000-055AA | Alt Name: deb NOAA 16
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 21, 2000
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC4W
Launch Vehicle
Titan II SLV
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41067
International Designator
2000-055AA
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:46:12 GMT
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Inclination
98.52°
Right Ascension
217.64°
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Argument of Perigee
206.13°
Period
101.55 min
Mean Motion
14.18 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NOAA 16 DEB
Alternative Name
deb NOAA 16
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NOAA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 41067U 00055AA 26184.86542208 .00000940 00000-0 47873-3 0 9999
2 41067 98.5172 217.6371 0003196 206.1330 153.9685 14.18078004547177
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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Radar Cross Section
0.0337
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Unknown
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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