NOAA 17 DEB (48177)

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

DECAYED

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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

48177

International Designator

2002-032S

Decay Date

12/21/2024

Basic Satellite Info

Name

NOAA 17 DEB

Alternative Name

deb NOAA 17

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

NOAA

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

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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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Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

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Unknown

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Unknown

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Unknown

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