USA 176

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USA 176 is classified as:

Military

NORAD ID: 28158

Int'l Code: 2004-004A

Perigee: 35,609.7 km

Apogee: 35,689.0 km

Inclination: 11.6 °

Period: 1,428.7 minutes

Semi major axis: 42020 km

RCS: Unknown

Launch date: February 14, 2004
Source: United States (US)
Launch site: AIR FORCE EASTERN TEST RANGE (AFETR)

Infrared sensors to detect heat from missile and booster plumes against earth's background; detection capability of smaller missiles; improved warning of attack by short-range missiles against U.S. and allied forces.

1 28158U 04004A   25197.53710784 -.00000172  00000-0  00000-0 0  9992
2 28158  11.5995  28.4444 0009433 190.8587 163.1625  1.00789198 29568

Source of the keplerian elements: McCants