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NOAA 16 DEB (41302)
COSPAR: 2000-055HE | 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
41302
International Designator
2000-055HE
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:04:50 GMT
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Inclination
98.71°
Right Ascension
246.87°
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Argument of Perigee
154.30°
Period
101.00 min
Mean Motion
14.26 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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Latest TLEs
1 41302U 00055HE 26184.96169397 .00004437 00000-0 18814-2 0 9993
2 41302 98.7107 246.8663 0022224 154.3016 205.9273 14.25746635541406
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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Power System
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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