SL-8 R/B NOAA 16 DEB

0.019% collision chance on 2024-11-13 15:11:34z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

SL-8 R/B is risking orbital collision with NOAA 16 DEB. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Nov. 13, 2024, 3:34 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.019%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 246.0 meters.

Key information

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

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TCA: 2024-11-13 15:34:33z

CDM ID: 863688938

Miss distance: 246.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.000193295 (~0.019%)

Objects comparison

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

SL-8 R/B Name NOAA 16 DEB
10745 Norad ID 42421
ROCKET BODY Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit SSO
82.93° Inclination 98.87°
LARGE Size SMALL
CIS Country US
March 28, 1978 Launch date Sept. 21, 2000
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