CZ-6A DEB NOAA 16 DEB

0.012% collision chance on 2024-10-24 22:10:46z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

CZ-6A DEB is risking orbital collision with NOAA 16 DEB. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Oct. 24, 2024, 10:46 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.012%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 880.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-10-24 22:46:22z

CDM ID: 847933475

Miss distance: 880.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.000120261 (~0.012%)

Objects comparison

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

CZ-6A DEB Name NOAA 16 DEB
61268 Norad ID 41046
DEBRIS Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit SSO
89.01° Inclination 98.66°
SMALL Size SMALL
PRC Country US
Aug. 6, 2024 Launch date Sept. 21, 2000
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