USA 176

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USA 176 is classified as:

Military

NORAD ID: 28158

Int'l Code: 2004-004A

Perigee: 35,779.5 km

Apogee: 35,807.1 km

Inclination: 11.8 °

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   25349.11070463 -.00000150  00000-0  00000-0 0  9994
2 28158  11.8110  27.4031 0003266 242.8759 117.1351  1.00273300 31086

Source of the keplerian elements: McCants