SL-3 R/B NOAA 16 DEB

0.016% collision chance on 2024-10-21 00:10:52z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

SL-3 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. 21, 2024, 12:52 a.m., with a collision probability of 0.016%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 172.0 meters.

Key information

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

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TCA: 2024-10-21 00:52:40z

CDM ID: 845973074

Miss distance: 172.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0001594767 (~0.016%)

Objects comparison

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

SL-3 R/B Name NOAA 16 DEB
8520 Norad ID 41289
ROCKET BODY Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit SSO
81.29° Inclination 98.67°
LARGE Size SMALL
CIS Country US
Dec. 25, 1975 Launch date Sept. 21, 2000
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