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NOAA 16 DEB (41207)
COSPAR: 2000-055DL | 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
41207
International Designator
2000-055DL
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:46:25 GMT
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Inclination
98.90°
Right Ascension
92.39°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
200.40°
Period
97.10 min
Mean Motion
14.83 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 41207U 00055DL 26184.69890467 .00027838 00000-0 33978-2 0 9994
2 41207 98.9001 92.3857 0028017 200.4030 159.6063 14.82993592554943
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
0.0022
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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