SL-8 R/B NOAA 16 DEB

0.012% collision chance on 2024-07-16 23:07:50z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

SL-8 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 July 16, 2024, 11:50 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.012%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 741.0 meters.

Key information

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

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TCA: 2024-07-16 23:50:05z

CDM ID: 767758648

Miss distance: 741.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0001222685 (~0.012%)

Objects comparison

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

SL-8 R/B Name NOAA 16 DEB
16682 Norad ID 41421
ROCKET BODY Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit SSO
74.03° Inclination 98.97°
LARGE Size SMALL
CIS Country US
April 17, 1986 Launch date Sept. 21, 2000
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