NOAA 16 DEB (41358)

COSPAR: 2000-055JB | 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

41358

International Designator

2000-055JB

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:21:38 GMT

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Inclination

98.62°

Right Ascension

242.85°

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Argument of Perigee

279.90°

Period

100.84 min

Mean Motion

14.28 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

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Latest TLEs

1 41358U 00055JB  26184.39003362  .00003168  00000-0  12914-2 0  9995

2 41358  98.6190 242.8520 0013377 279.8992  80.0680 14.28066448538502

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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Radar Cross Section

0.0021

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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