NOAA 17 DEB (48745)

COSPAR: 2002-032CE | 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

48745

International Designator

2002-032CE

Epoch

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:21:34 GMT

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Inclination

98.83°

Right Ascension

282.97°

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Argument of Perigee

268.09°

Period

92.09 min

Mean Motion

15.64 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

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 48745U 02032CE  26172.80664711  .00842910  00000-0  80769-2 0  9992

2 48745  98.8324 282.9745 0024771 268.0861  91.7557 15.63732576279303

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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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Unknown

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