THOR ABLESTAR DEB SL-8 R/B

0.035% collision chance on 2024-09-18 15:09:18z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

THOR ABLESTAR DEB is risking orbital collision with SL-8 R/B. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Sept. 18, 2024, 3:18 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.035%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 652.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-09-18 15:18:20z

CDM ID: 818356337

Miss distance: 652.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0003463787 (~0.035%)

Objects comparison

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

THOR ABLESTAR DEB Name SL-8 R/B
148 Norad ID 11668
DEBRIS Type ROCKET BODY
LEO Orbit LEO
65.77° Inclination 82.95°
MEDIUM Size LARGE
US Country CIS
June 29, 1961 Launch date Jan. 14, 1980
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