NOAA 16 DEB IRIDIUM 920

0.011% collision chance on 2024-08-02 18:08:20z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

NOAA 16 DEB is risking orbital collision with IRIDIUM 920. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Aug. 2, 2024, 6:20 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.011%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 190.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-08-02 18:20:18z

CDM ID: 781909362

Miss distance: 190.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0001109471 (~0.011%)

Objects comparison

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

NOAA 16 DEB Name IRIDIUM 920
41213 Norad ID 24871
DEBRIS Type PAYLOAD
SSO Orbit LEO
98.98° Inclination 86.4°
SMALL Size LARGE
US Country US
Sept. 21, 2000 Launch date July 9, 1997
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