SL-3 R/B NOAA 16 DEB

0.011% collision chance on 2025-03-27 06:03:30z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

SL-3 R/B is risking orbital collision with NOAA 16 DEB. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at March 27, 2025, 6:30 a.m., with a collision probability of 0.011%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 992.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a rocket body

TCA: 2025-03-27 06:30:51z

CDM ID: 978424622

Miss distance: 992.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0001074645 (~0.011%)

Objects comparison

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

SL-3 R/B Name NOAA 16 DEB
11166 Norad ID 41232
ROCKET BODY Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit SSO
81.24° Inclination 98.89°
LARGE Size SMALL
CIS Country US
Dec. 23, 1978 Launch date Sept. 21, 2000
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