NOAA 16 DEB CZ-6A DEB

0.015% collision chance on 2024-12-17 16:12:38z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

NOAA 16 DEB is risking orbital collision with CZ-6A DEB. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Dec. 17, 2024, 4:38 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.015%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 296.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-12-17 16:38:48z

CDM ID: 893667026

Miss distance: 296.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0001523449 (~0.015%)

Objects comparison

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

NOAA 16 DEB Name CZ-6A DEB
41215 Norad ID 61164
DEBRIS Type DEBRIS
SSO Orbit LEO
98.8° Inclination 88.93°
SMALL Size SMALL
US Country PRC
Sept. 21, 2000 Launch date Aug. 6, 2024
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