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NOAA 16 DEB (41428)
COSPAR: 2000-055LH | 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
41428
International Designator
2000-055LH
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:06:54 GMT
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Inclination
98.83°
Right Ascension
306.47°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
110.07°
Period
100.11 min
Mean Motion
14.38 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
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Latest TLEs
1 41428U 00055LH 26183.79646543 .00005771 00000-0 19027-2 0 9994
2 41428 98.8323 306.4748 0016026 110.0664 250.2249 14.38428690536574
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
0.0238
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Payload
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Unknown
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