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Titan II SLV | NOAA 16
Titan II SLV | NOAA 16 launched on Thu, Sep 21, 2000, 10:22 AM UTC — a United States Air Force mission.
Launch SuccessfulUnited States Air Force
Lifted offNET Sep 2000
NET Thu, Sep 21, 2000, 10:22 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Titan II SLVVehicle
United States Air ForceProvider
Space Launch Complex 4WPad
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USALocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Sun-Synchronous OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Titan II SLV to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:50
SimulatedRepresentative Titan II SLV ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
NOAA 16
The NOAA K, L and M POES satellites begin the fifth generation of improved environmental monitoring in support of NOAA missions. The instrument payload has significant improvements and additions/deletions. The instrument changes have effected the spacecraft subsystems and data formats.
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Frequently asked
What time does Titan II SLV | NOAA 16 launch?
Titan II SLV | NOAA 16 is scheduled to lift off Thu, Sep 21, 2000, 10:22 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Titan II SLV | NOAA 16?
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Who is launching Titan II SLV | NOAA 16?
Titan II SLV | NOAA 16 is an United States Air Force mission flying on a Titan II SLV.
Where does Titan II SLV | NOAA 16 launch from?
It lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.