SL-3 R/B NOAA 16 DEB

0.039% collision chance on 2025-05-05 04:05:47z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

SL-3 R/B is risking orbital collision with NOAA 16 DEB. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at May 5, 2025, 4:47 a.m., with a collision probability of 0.039%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 97.0 meters.

Key information

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

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TCA: 2025-05-05 04:47:43z

CDM ID: 1015369669

Miss distance: 97.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0003887285 (~0.039%)

Objects comparison

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

SL-3 R/B Name NOAA 16 DEB
7575 Norad ID 42393
ROCKET BODY Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit SSO
81.25° Inclination 98.93°
LARGE Size SMALL
CIS Country US
Dec. 17, 1974 Launch date Sept. 21, 2000
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