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NOAA 21 (JPSS-2) (54234)
COSPAR: 2022-150A | Alt Name: NOAA-21
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 10, 2022
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3E
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 401
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54234
International Designator
2022-150A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:25:54 GMT
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Inclination
98.71°
Right Ascension
139.05°
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Argument of Perigee
96.41°
Period
101.44 min
Mean Motion
14.20 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NOAA 21 (JPSS-2)
Alternative Name
NOAA-21
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
GSFC/NOAA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 54234U 22150A 26200.80966051 .00000016 00000+0 28150-4 0 9999
2 54234 98.7059 139.0510 0002913 96.4097 263.7411 14.19541530191173
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Summary
NOAA 21 (JPSS-2) is a meteorology satellite launched on November 10, 2022, from AFWTR SLC3E using an Atlas V 401 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 3.6 meters in length and has a diameter of 1.4 meters with a span of 10.7 meters. It is equipped with various instruments including VIIRS, CrIS, ATMS, OMPS, CERES (#2), and Libera (#3, 4). The satellite has a dry mass of 2525 kg and a launch mass of 2930 kg. Its power system consists of deployable solar arrays and batteries. The mission is operated by GSFC/NOAA for meteorological purposes with an expected lifetime of seven years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.6
Diameter
1.4
Span
10.7
Dry Mass
2525
Launch Mass
2930
Shape
Box + Pan
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Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
JPSS-2
Purpose
Meteorology
Mission
Meteorology
Manufacturer
NGISGA
Life Expectancy
7 years
Bus
Leostar-3
Configuration
LEOStar-3
Motor
AOCS
Equipment
VIIRS, CrIS, ATMS, OMPS, CERES (#2), Libera (#3, 4)
Power System
Deployable solar array, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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