NOAA 16

Previously known as NOAA L

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General

Designation	26536 / 00055A
Launch date	21 Sep 2000
Country of origin	United States
Mission	Meteorology
Perigee/Apogee	870 km
Inclination	98.7°
Period	102 min
Launch vehicle	Titan 2 #22

The APT system failed in Sep 2001 (once the antenna connection was switched off, it couldn't be correctly re-connected after). Since 9 Oct 2001, the HRPT frequency was changed at 1698 MHz and is operating at full power.

On 25 Nov 2015 debris were detected, raising the fear of an in-orbit breakup. There was an explosion and over 130 debris found.

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End of life

Out of service	Jun 2014
Cause	Turned off after anomaly
Decay

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External resources

sat-index articles

Technical data

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Specifications
Payload

Carries a Sarsat payload.

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