NOAA 16 DEB DMSP 5D-2 F10 (USA 68)

0.015% collision chance on 2025-05-17 12:05:51z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

NOAA 16 DEB is risking orbital collision with DMSP 5D-2 F10 (USA 68). The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at May 17, 2025, 12:51 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.015%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 261.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2025-05-17 12:51:38z

CDM ID: 1027421899

Miss distance: 261.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.000154003 (~0.015%)

Objects comparison

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

NOAA 16 DEB Name DMSP 5D-2 F10 (USA 68)
42364 Norad ID 20978
DEBRIS Type PAYLOAD
SSO Orbit SSO
98.8° Inclination 98.66°
SMALL Size LARGE
US Country US
Sept. 21, 2000 Launch date Dec. 1, 1990
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