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NOAA 17 DEB (48710)
COSPAR: 2002-032AT | 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
48710
International Designator
2002-032AT
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:34:05 GMT
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Inclination
98.87°
Right Ascension
189.31°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
109.63°
Period
99.90 min
Mean Motion
14.41 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
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 48710U 02032AT 26185.27368034 .00001695 00000-0 53648-3 0 9992
2 48710 98.8737 189.3083 0007339 109.6288 250.5692 14.41480377277398
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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Manufacturer
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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