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NOAA 16 DEB (41214)
COSPAR: 2000-055DT | 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
41214
International Designator
2000-055DT
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:46:47 GMT
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Inclination
98.80°
Right Ascension
317.79°
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Argument of Perigee
37.62°
Period
99.53 min
Mean Motion
14.47 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 41214U 00055DT 26185.07415815 .00007907 00000-0 21845-2 0 9990
2 41214 98.7998 317.7850 0024297 37.6179 322.6706 14.46834117549588
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
0.0025
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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