CZ-6A DEB IRIDIUM 16

0.014% collision chance on 2025-04-27 15:04:33z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

CZ-6A DEB is risking orbital collision with IRIDIUM 16. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at April 27, 2025, 3:33 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.014%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 262.0 meters.

Key information

Parameters and calculations for this potential in-orbit collision event.

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2025-04-27 15:33:54z

CDM ID: 1008166266

Miss distance: 262.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0001351963 (~0.014%)

Objects comparison

A comparison of the two objects interested by this conjunction data message.

CZ-6A DEB Name IRIDIUM 16
56659 Norad ID 24841
DEBRIS Type PAYLOAD
SSO Orbit LEO
98.74° Inclination 86.41°
SMALL Size LARGE
PRC Country US
Nov. 11, 2022 Launch date June 18, 1997
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