SL-16 DEB NIMBUS 2 DEB

0.124% collision chance on 2024-08-03 02:08:09z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

SL-16 DEB is risking orbital collision with NIMBUS 2 DEB. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Aug. 3, 2024, 2:09 a.m., with a collision probability of 0.124%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 254.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-08-03 02:09:28z

CDM ID: 781191741

Miss distance: 254.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.001241266 (~0.124%)

Objects comparison

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

SL-16 DEB Name NIMBUS 2 DEB
39902 Norad ID 59973
DEBRIS Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit SSO
71.0° Inclination 100.22°
SMALL Size SMALL
CIS Country US
March 26, 1993 Launch date May 15, 1966
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