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NOAA 16 DEB (41134)
COSPAR: 2000-055BR | 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
41134
International Designator
2000-055BR
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:48:55 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.62°
Right Ascension
219.79°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
92.79°
Period
101.60 min
Mean Motion
14.17 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 41134U 00055BR 26185.03396999 .00001856 00000-0 93405-3 0 9997
2 41134 98.6164 219.7875 0028805 92.7910 267.6563 14.17383045544081
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.
Physical Characteristics
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.0055
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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