SATCOM 3 DEB SYNCOM 2 (A 26)

Collision chance on 2024-09-10 17:09:03z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

SATCOM 3 DEB is risking orbital collision with SYNCOM 2 (A 26). The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Sept. 10, 2024, 5:03 p.m., with a collision probability TBA. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 4829.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-09-10 17:03:30z

CDM ID: 813535061

Miss distance: 4829.0 (m)

Collision probability: TBA

Objects comparison

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

SATCOM 3 DEB Name SYNCOM 2 (A 26)
29004 Norad ID 634
DEBRIS Type PAYLOAD
OTHER Orbit OTHER
8.18° Inclination 30.59°
SMALL Size LARGE
US Country US
Dec. 7, 1979 Launch date July 26, 1963
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