USA 176

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USA 176 is classified as:

Military

NORAD ID: 28158

Int'l Code: 2004-004A

Perigee: 35,792.5 km

Apogee: 35,794.5 km

Inclination: 10.1 °

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   22147.97664322 -.00000221  00000-0  00000+0 0  9992
2 28158  10.0664  35.3911 0000241  51.7290 237.3451  1.00272584 16759

Source of the keplerian elements: McCants