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NOAA 16 DEB (42428)
COSPAR: 2000-055TY | 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
42428
International Designator
2000-055TY
Epoch
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:02:13 GMT
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Inclination
98.97°
Right Ascension
324.13°
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Argument of Perigee
192.56°
Period
100.80 min
Mean Motion
14.29 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 42428U 00055TY 26180.20987857 .00001717 00000-0 70136-3 0 9999
2 42428 98.9708 324.1298 0024374 192.5647 167.4929 14.28534979492506
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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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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