SL-16 R/B NOAA 16 DEB

0.014% collision chance on 2024-10-14 20:10:10z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

SL-16 R/B is risking orbital collision with NOAA 16 DEB. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Oct. 14, 2024, 8:10 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.014%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 713.0 meters.

Key information

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

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TCA: 2024-10-14 20:10:48z

CDM ID: 840195125

Miss distance: 713.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0001426608 (~0.014%)

Objects comparison

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

SL-16 R/B Name NOAA 16 DEB
17974 Norad ID 41063
ROCKET BODY Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit SSO
71.01° Inclination 98.76°
LARGE Size SMALL
CIS Country US
May 13, 1987 Launch date Sept. 21, 2000
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