SL-8 R/B NOAA 17 DEB

0.034% collision chance on 2024-08-16 23:08:01z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

SL-8 R/B is risking orbital collision with NOAA 17 DEB. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Aug. 16, 2024, 11:01 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.034%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 288.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a rocket body

TCA: 2024-08-16 23:01:09z

CDM ID: 793142307

Miss distance: 288.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0003377809 (~0.034%)

Objects comparison

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

SL-8 R/B Name NOAA 17 DEB
9444 Norad ID 48744
ROCKET BODY Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit SSO
74.05° Inclination 98.9°
LARGE Size SMALL
CIS Country US
Sept. 29, 1976 Launch date June 24, 2002
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