SL-8 DEB * OAO 3 (COPERNICUS)

0.022% collision chance on 2025-02-26 17:02:02z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

SL-8 DEB * is risking orbital collision with OAO 3 (COPERNICUS). The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Feb. 26, 2025, 5:02 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.022%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 270.0 meters.

Note: this is the latest available calculation for this conjunction event. Access all the most updated CDMs for object SL-8 DEB * in its detailed page.

Key information

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

TCA: 2025-02-26 17:02:07z

CDM ID: 951250462

Miss distance: 270.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0002189362 (~0.022%)

Last Updated: 8 months, 1 week ago

Objects comparison

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

SL-8 DEB *	Name	OAO 3 (COPERNICUS)
18500	Norad ID	6153
DEBRIS	Type	PAYLOAD
LEO	Orbit	LEO
74.04°	Inclination	35.01°
SMALL	Size	LARGE
CIS	Country	US
Nov. 28, 1975	Launch date	Aug. 21, 1972
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