NOAA 17 DEB (48755)

COSPAR: 2002-032CQ | 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

48755

International Designator

2002-032CQ

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:31:00 GMT

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Inclination

98.70°

Right Ascension

233.39°

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Argument of Perigee

205.81°

Period

95.80 min

Mean Motion

15.03 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 48755U 02032CQ  26184.85486163  .00049635  00000-0  36528-2 0  9991

2 48755  98.6970 233.3858 0012412 205.8065 154.2539 15.03120933279428

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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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Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

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