COSMOS 2251 DEB SL-8 R/B

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

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 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 debris

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

CDM ID: 1175894479

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.

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