SL-8 R/B NOAA 6

0.069% collision chance on 2024-10-24 07:10:08z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

SL-8 R/B is risking orbital collision with NOAA 6. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Oct. 24, 2024, 7:08 a.m., with a collision probability of 0.069%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 309.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a rocket body

TCA: 2024-10-24 07:08:36z

CDM ID: 846215165

Miss distance: 309.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0006875036 (~0.069%)

Objects comparison

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

SL-8 R/B Name NOAA 6
23432 Norad ID 11416
ROCKET BODY Type PAYLOAD
LEO Orbit SSO
74.03° Inclination 98.6°
LARGE Size LARGE
CIS Country US
Dec. 20, 1994 Launch date June 27, 1979
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