PORCUPINE 1 IRIDIUM 33 DEB

0.011% collision chance on 2024-11-25 05:11:00z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

PORCUPINE 1 is risking orbital collision with IRIDIUM 33 DEB. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Nov. 25, 2024, 5 a.m., with a collision probability of 0.011%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 646.0 meters.

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

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TCA: 2024-11-25 05:00:14z

CDM ID: 874160792

Miss distance: 646.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0001059108 (~0.011%)

Objects comparison

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

PORCUPINE 1 Name IRIDIUM 33 DEB
1272 Norad ID 33853
PAYLOAD Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit LEO
70.08° Inclination 86.0°
MEDIUM Size SMALL
US Country US
March 9, 1965 Launch date Sept. 14, 1997
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