DMSP 5D-2 F13 DEB EXPLORER 30

0.012% collision chance on 2024-08-16 00:08:20z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

DMSP 5D-2 F13 DEB is risking orbital collision with EXPLORER 30. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Aug. 16, 2024, 12:20 a.m., with a collision probability of 0.012%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 315.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-08-16 00:20:33z

CDM ID: 790210953

Miss distance: 315.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0001235402 (~0.012%)

Objects comparison

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

DMSP 5D-2 F13 DEB Name EXPLORER 30
42286 Norad ID 1738
DEBRIS Type PAYLOAD
SSO Orbit LEO
98.91° Inclination 59.71°
SMALL Size MEDIUM
US Country US
March 24, 1995 Launch date Nov. 19, 1965
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