SL-8 R/B THOR ABLESTAR DEB

0.024% collision chance on 2024-10-21 06:10:34z

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 Oct. 21, 2024, 6:34 a.m., with a collision probability of 0.024%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 74.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a rocket body

TCA: 2024-10-21 06:34:05z

CDM ID: 845692258

Miss distance: 74.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0002439865 (~0.024%)

Objects comparison

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

SL-8 R/B Name THOR ABLESTAR DEB
24678 Norad ID 4005
ROCKET BODY Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit LEO
82.94° Inclination 66.75°
LARGE Size SMALL
CIS Country US
Dec. 20, 1996 Launch date June 29, 1961
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