COSMOS 2251 DEB SL-16 DEB

0.024% collision chance on 2025-06-30 19:06:20z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

COSMOS 2251 DEB is risking orbital collision with SL-16 DEB. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at June 30, 2025, 7:20 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.024%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 159.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2025-06-30 19:20:42z

CDM ID: 1069152483

Miss distance: 159.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0002380187 (~0.024%)

Objects comparison

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

COSMOS 2251 DEB Name SL-16 DEB
37971 Norad ID 22500
DEBRIS Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit LEO
74.0° Inclination 70.85°
SMALL Size SMALL
CIS Country CIS
June 16, 1993 Launch date Dec. 25, 1992
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