NOAA 16 DEB TIROS 3

0.057% collision chance on 2025-02-24 15:02:59z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

NOAA 16 DEB is risking orbital collision with TIROS 3. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Feb. 24, 2025, 3:59 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.057%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 80.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2025-02-24 15:59:01z

CDM ID: 951515467

Miss distance: 80.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.00056769 (~0.057%)

Objects comparison

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

NOAA 16 DEB Name TIROS 3
41430 Norad ID 162
DEBRIS Type PAYLOAD
SSO Orbit LEO
99.02° Inclination 47.9°
SMALL Size MEDIUM
US Country US
Sept. 21, 2000 Launch date July 12, 1961
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