IRIDIUM 33 DEB TIROS 4

0.022% collision chance on 2024-09-09 15:09:35z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

IRIDIUM 33 DEB is risking orbital collision with TIROS 4. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Sept. 9, 2024, 3:35 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.022%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 174.0 meters.

Key information

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TCA: 2024-09-09 15:35:24z

CDM ID: 812808775

Miss distance: 174.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0002202469 (~0.022%)

Objects comparison

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

IRIDIUM 33 DEB Name TIROS 4
35488 Norad ID 226
DEBRIS Type PAYLOAD
LEO Orbit LEO
86.33° Inclination 48.3°
SMALL Size MEDIUM
US Country US
Sept. 14, 1997 Launch date Feb. 8, 1962
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