SL-8 R/B THOR ABLESTAR DEB

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

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

SL-8 R/B is risking orbital collision with THOR ABLESTAR DEB. 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 rocket body

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

CDM ID: 818361107

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.

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