PICOSAT 1&2 (TETHERED) NOAA 16 DEB

0.027% collision chance on 2025-02-15 13:02:47z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

PICOSAT 1&2 (TETHERED) is risking orbital collision with NOAA 16 DEB. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Feb. 15, 2025, 1:47 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.027%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 198.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a payload

TCA: 2025-02-15 13:47:07z

CDM ID: 942988679

Miss distance: 198.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0002719411 (~0.027%)

Objects comparison

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

PICOSAT 1&2 (TETHERED) Name NOAA 16 DEB
26080 Norad ID 42397
PAYLOAD Type DEBRIS
SSO Orbit SSO
100.2° Inclination 98.74°
SMALL Size SMALL
US Country US
Jan. 27, 2000 Launch date Sept. 21, 2000
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