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NOAA 16 DEB (41707)
COSPAR: 2000-055PM | 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
41707
International Designator
2000-055PM
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:52:15 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.85°
Right Ascension
338.09°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
78.98°
Period
99.12 min
Mean Motion
14.53 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 41707U 00055PM 26185.86961807 .00014662 00000+0 35598-2 0 9996
2 41707 98.8469 338.0931 0021390 78.9824 281.3774 14.52835320531515
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
0.0021
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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