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NOAA 17 DEB (49485)
COSPAR: 2002-032DP | 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
49485
International Designator
2002-032DP
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:30:51 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.88°
Right Ascension
239.46°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
260.18°
Period
97.94 min
Mean Motion
14.70 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 49485U 02032DP 26184.89643500 .00014633 00000-0 24240-2 0 9994
2 49485 98.8837 239.4615 0016856 260.1830 99.7471 14.70286269265039
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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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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