CZ-6A DEB EXPLORER 30

0.075% collision chance on 2024-10-30 01:10:57z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

CZ-6A DEB is risking orbital collision with EXPLORER 30. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Oct. 30, 2024, 1:57 a.m., with a collision probability of 0.075%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 152.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-10-30 01:57:48z

CDM ID: 853442012

Miss distance: 152.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0007472547 (~0.075%)

Objects comparison

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

CZ-6A DEB Name EXPLORER 30
56259 Norad ID 1738
DEBRIS Type PAYLOAD
SSO Orbit LEO
98.82° Inclination 59.71°
SMALL Size MEDIUM
PRC Country US
Nov. 11, 2022 Launch date Nov. 19, 1965
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