SL-8 R/B COSMOS 2251 DEB

0.027% collision chance on 2025-10-03 08:10:29z

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 Oct. 3, 2025, 8:29 a.m., with a collision probability of 0.027%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 391.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a rocket body

TCA: 2025-10-03 08:29:54z

CDM ID: 1175874479

Miss distance: 391.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0002743016 (~0.027%)

Objects comparison

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

SL-8 R/B Name COSMOS 2251 DEB
19257 Norad ID 35020
ROCKET BODY Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit LEO
74.05° Inclination 74.05°
LARGE Size SMALL
CIS Country CIS
June 21, 1988 Launch date June 16, 1993
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