NOAA 16 DEB SL-3 R/B

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

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

NOAA 16 DEB is risking orbital collision with SL-3 R/B. 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.

CDM image for a debris

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

CDM ID: 846038980

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.

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