USA 176

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USA 176 is classified as:

Military

NORAD ID: 28158

Int'l Code: 2004-004A

Perigee: 35,788.8 km

Apogee: 35,798.8 km

Inclination: 9.8 °

Period: 1,436.1 minutes

Semi major axis: 42164 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   21294.32778644 -.00000217  00000-0  00000+0 0  9991
2 28158   9.7837  36.5612 0001190 176.7506  22.0661  1.00271616 14563

Source of the keplerian elements: McCants