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NOAA 17 DEB (48702)
COSPAR: 2002-032AK | Alt Name: deb NOAA 17
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 24, 2002
Launch Site
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Launch Pad
SLC4W
Launch Vehicle
Titan II SLV
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48702
International Designator
2002-032AK
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:28 GMT
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Inclination
98.66°
Right Ascension
177.90°
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Argument of Perigee
110.68°
Period
97.51 min
Mean Motion
14.77 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
Constellation
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Latest TLEs
1 48702U 02032AK 26185.20866306 .00031235 00000-0 44462-2 0 9997
2 48702 98.6587 177.9001 0009451 110.6823 249.5399 14.76722300279271
Source: Celestrak
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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