IRIDIUM 33 DEB PORCUPINE 1

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

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

IRIDIUM 33 DEB is risking orbital collision with PORCUPINE 1. 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.

Key information

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

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

CDM ID: 874188090

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.

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