NOAA 16 DEB (41399)

COSPAR: 2000-055KC | Alt Name: deb NOAA 16

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NOAA 16 DEB Satellite Image
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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

41399

International Designator

2000-055KC

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:27:16 GMT

Apogee

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Perigee

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Inclination

98.74°

Right Ascension

222.73°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

165.44°

Period

101.53 min

Mean Motion

14.18 rev/day

Latitude

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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 41399U 00055KC  26185.06061255  .00003155  00000-0  15410-2 0  9990
2 41399  98.7368 222.7329 0041154 165.4437 194.7934 14.18255888536305

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

Length

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Diameter

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Span

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Dry Mass

0

Launch Mass

0

Shape

N/A

Radar Cross Section

0.0031

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

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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