COSMOS 2251 DEB SL-16 R/B

0.042% collision chance on 2025-11-21 16:11:28z

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 Nov. 21, 2025, 4:28 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.042%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 635.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2025-11-21 16:28:33z

CDM ID: 1234910336

Miss distance: 635.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0004187 (~0.042%)

Objects comparison

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

COSMOS 2251 DEB Name SL-16 R/B
34120 Norad ID 25400
DEBRIS Type ROCKET BODY
LEO Orbit SSO
73.99° Inclination 98.81°
SMALL Size LARGE
CIS Country CIS
June 16, 1993 Launch date July 10, 1998
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