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NOAA 17 DEB (48715)
COSPAR: 2002-032AY | 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
48715
International Designator
2002-032AY
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:24:41 GMT
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Inclination
98.72°
Right Ascension
204.20°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
92.51°
Period
95.89 min
Mean Motion
15.02 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 48715U 02032AY 26184.51715052 .00071501 00000-0 54385-2 0 9990
2 48715 98.7220 204.1984 0014643 92.5106 267.7791 15.01712443275959
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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Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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