IRIDIUM 16 OV1-20/OV1-21 AKM

0.021% collision chance on 2024-10-26 17:10:15z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

IRIDIUM 16 is risking orbital collision with OV1-20/OV1-21 AKM. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Oct. 26, 2024, 5:15 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.021%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 81.0 meters.

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

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TCA: 2024-10-26 17:15:59z

CDM ID: 850027404

Miss distance: 81.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0002124119 (~0.021%)

Objects comparison

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

IRIDIUM 16 Name OV1-20/OV1-21 AKM
24841 Norad ID 5395
PAYLOAD Type ROCKET BODY
LEO Orbit LEO
86.41° Inclination 87.62°
LARGE Size LARGE
US Country US
June 18, 1997 Launch date Aug. 7, 1971
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