NOAA 17 DEB (48170)

COSPAR: 2002-032L | Alt Name: deb NOAA 17

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 24, 2002

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4W

Launch Vehicle

Titan II SLV

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

48170

International Designator

2002-032L

Epoch

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:20:29 GMT

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Inclination

98.75°

Right Ascension

105.22°

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Argument of Perigee

312.18°

Period

93.59 min

Mean Motion

15.39 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

NOAA 17 DEB

Alternative Name

deb NOAA 17

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

NOAA

Country

United States

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Latest TLEs

1 48170U 02032L   26022.68090142  .00374948  00000-0  93254-2 0  9999

2 48170  98.7495 105.2162 0014629 312.1783  47.8215 15.38688314258805

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Summary

Space debris, also known as space junk, encompasses all non-functional objects orbiting Earth such as defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions or disintegrations. Over time, this debris can accumulate and create an increasingly hazardous environment in orbit. Even tiny fragments, traveling at extremely high velocities, can inflict significant damage on operational satellites and spacecraft. If left unmanaged, the density of debris raises the risk of catastrophic collisions and further fragmentation, compounding the problem and threatening the safety and sustainability of space activities.

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