IRIDIUM 33 DEB NOAA 16 DEB

0.011% collision chance on 2024-09-02 05:09:49z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

IRIDIUM 33 DEB is risking orbital collision with NOAA 16 DEB. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Sept. 2, 2024, 5:49 a.m., with a collision probability of 0.011%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 355.0 meters.

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TCA: 2024-09-02 05:49:49z

CDM ID: 805436088

Miss distance: 355.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0001128163 (~0.011%)

Objects comparison

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

IRIDIUM 33 DEB Name NOAA 16 DEB
34525 Norad ID 41290
DEBRIS Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit SSO
86.37° Inclination 99.02°
SMALL Size SMALL
US Country US
Sept. 14, 1997 Launch date Sept. 21, 2000
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