NOAA 16 DEB (41500)

COSPAR: 2000-055LY | 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

41500

International Designator

2000-055LY

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:06:36 GMT

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Inclination

99.01°

Right Ascension

62.71°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

90.31°

Period

99.06 min

Mean Motion

14.54 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 41500U 00055LY  26184.46291667  .00007611  00000-0  18205-2 0  9995

2 41500  99.0060  62.7114 0029858  90.3112 270.1503 14.53616676537991

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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

0.0029

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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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