DELTA 2 R/B OAO 3 (COPERNICUS)

0.010% collision chance on 2024-08-18 00:08:28z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

DELTA 2 R/B is risking orbital collision with OAO 3 (COPERNICUS). The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Aug. 18, 2024, 12:28 a.m., with a collision probability of 0.010%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 266.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a rocket body

TCA: 2024-08-18 00:28:45z

CDM ID: 792046785

Miss distance: 266.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0001008877 (~0.010%)

Objects comparison

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

DELTA 2 R/B Name OAO 3 (COPERNICUS)
26622 Norad ID 6153
ROCKET BODY Type PAYLOAD
SSO Orbit LEO
95.42° Inclination 35.01°
LARGE Size LARGE
US Country US
Nov. 21, 2000 Launch date Aug. 21, 1972
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