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NOAA 16
retired
Earth Observation
LEO
COSPAR 2000-055A
Launched 9/21/2000
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
NOAA 16 Mission
Launch Vehicle
Titan II SLV
Launch Date
9/21/2000
Last Contact
6/9/2014
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
855.5 km
Inclination
98.79 deg
Dry Mass
1,403 kg
Total Mass
2,231 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Earth Observation
Payload Category
MET
Payload Class
C
Organizations
Operator
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Constellation
Name
NOAA POES / TIROS
Active Satellites
0
Registry
COSPAR ID
2000-055A
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/385
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The NOAA-16 satellite broke up in November 2015 and NOAA-17 broke up in March 2021.
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Dec 20, 2024
Retired military weather satellite breaks up