USA 176

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USA 176 is classified as:

Military

NORAD ID: 28158

Int'l Code: 2004-004A

Perigee: 35,788.5 km

Apogee: 35,797.0 km

Inclination: 11.0 °

Period: 1,436.0 minutes

Semi major axis: 42163 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   24117.78424753 -.00000207  00000-0  00000+0 0  9996
2 28158  10.9942  31.3369 0001003  26.4123 167.1709  1.00275409 23776

Source of the keplerian elements: McCants