SL-16 DEB IRIDIUM 33

0.071% collision chance on 2024-11-14 19:11:15z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

SL-16 DEB is risking orbital collision with IRIDIUM 33. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Nov. 14, 2024, 7:15 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.071%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 60.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-11-14 19:15:39z

CDM ID: 866138815

Miss distance: 60.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0007051158 (~0.071%)

Objects comparison

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

SL-16 DEB Name IRIDIUM 33
39873 Norad ID 24946
DEBRIS Type PAYLOAD
LEO Orbit LEO
70.4° Inclination 86.39°
SMALL Size LARGE
CIS Country US
March 26, 1993 Launch date Sept. 14, 1997
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