THOR ABLESTAR DEB SL-8 R/B

0.021% collision chance on 2024-08-05 11:08:35z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

THOR ABLESTAR DEB is risking orbital collision with SL-8 R/B. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Aug. 5, 2024, 11:35 a.m., with a collision probability of 0.021%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 524.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-08-05 11:35:44z

CDM ID: 781869900

Miss distance: 524.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0002060986 (~0.021%)

Objects comparison

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

THOR ABLESTAR DEB Name SL-8 R/B
136 Norad ID 12443
DEBRIS Type ROCKET BODY
LEO Orbit LEO
67.53° Inclination 74.05°
SMALL Size LARGE
US Country CIS
June 29, 1961 Launch date May 7, 1981
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