FENGYUN 1C DEB IRIDIUM 73

0.024% collision chance on 2024-08-21 12:08:52z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

FENGYUN 1C DEB is risking orbital collision with IRIDIUM 73. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Aug. 21, 2024, 12:52 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.024%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 525.0 meters.

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

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TCA: 2024-08-21 12:52:48z

CDM ID: 796119915

Miss distance: 525.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0002369129 (~0.024%)

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FENGYUN 1C DEB Name IRIDIUM 73
30882 Norad ID 25344
DEBRIS Type PAYLOAD
SSO Orbit LEO
97.97° Inclination 86.44°
SMALL Size LARGE
PRC Country US
May 10, 1999 Launch date May 17, 1998
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