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NOAA 17 DEB (49487)
COSPAR: 2002-032DR | 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
49487
International Designator
2002-032DR
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:45:12 GMT
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Inclination
98.81°
Right Ascension
225.95°
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Argument of Perigee
241.16°
Period
97.87 min
Mean Motion
14.71 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 49487U 02032DR 26185.07306618 .00015188 00000-0 24475-2 0 9999
2 49487 98.8101 225.9530 0023955 241.1621 118.7179 14.71384695279277
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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