SL-8 R/B COSMOS 2251 DEB

0.011% collision chance on 2025-05-24 14:05:53z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

SL-8 R/B is risking orbital collision with COSMOS 2251 DEB. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at May 24, 2025, 2:53 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.011%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 204.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a rocket body

TCA: 2025-05-24 14:53:37z

CDM ID: 1034089934

Miss distance: 204.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.00011355 (~0.011%)

Objects comparison

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

SL-8 R/B Name COSMOS 2251 DEB
17526 Norad ID 37996
ROCKET BODY Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit LEO
82.9° Inclination 74.06°
LARGE Size SMALL
CIS Country CIS
Feb. 18, 1987 Launch date June 16, 1993
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