SL-8 R/B SL-16 DEB

0.017% collision chance on 2025-10-09 21:10:36z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

SL-8 R/B is risking orbital collision with SL-16 DEB. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Oct. 9, 2025, 9:36 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.017%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 370.0 meters.

Key information

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

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TCA: 2025-10-09 21:36:30z

CDM ID: 1183766240

Miss distance: 370.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0001673414 (~0.017%)

Objects comparison

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

SL-8 R/B Name SL-16 DEB
10138 Norad ID 39872
ROCKET BODY Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit LEO
82.94° Inclination 70.99°
LARGE Size SMALL
CIS Country CIS
July 8, 1977 Launch date March 26, 1993
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