SL-8 DEB IRIDIUM 26

1.292% collision chance on 2024-10-27 04:10:26z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

SL-8 DEB is risking orbital collision with IRIDIUM 26. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Oct. 27, 2024, 4:26 a.m., with a collision probability of 1.292%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 32.0 meters.

Key information

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

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TCA: 2024-10-27 04:26:33z

CDM ID: 850946931

Miss distance: 32.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.01291655 (~1.292%)

Objects comparison

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

SL-8 DEB Name IRIDIUM 26
57165 Norad ID 24903
DEBRIS Type PAYLOAD
LEO Orbit LEO
74.05° Inclination 86.39°
SMALL Size LARGE
CIS Country US
Oct. 12, 1983 Launch date Aug. 21, 1997
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