COSMOS 2251 DEB SL-16 R/B

0.011% collision chance on 2025-10-24 01:10:09z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

COSMOS 2251 DEB is risking orbital collision with SL-16 R/B. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Oct. 24, 2025, 1:09 a.m., with a collision probability of 0.011%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 606.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2025-10-24 01:09:50z

CDM ID: 1202071150

Miss distance: 606.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0001071739 (~0.011%)

Objects comparison

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

COSMOS 2251 DEB Name SL-16 R/B
40238 Norad ID 23705
DEBRIS Type ROCKET BODY
LEO Orbit LEO
73.99° Inclination 71.02°
SMALL Size LARGE
CIS Country CIS
June 16, 1993 Launch date Oct. 31, 1995
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