COSMOS 2251 DEB SL-8 R/B

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

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

COSMOS 2251 DEB is risking orbital collision with SL-8 R/B. 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 debris

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

CDM ID: 1034110130

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.

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