SL-3 R/B COSMOS 2251 DEB

0.037% collision chance on 2025-12-01 18:12:32z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

SL-3 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 Dec. 1, 2025, 6:32 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.037%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 59.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a rocket body

TCA: 2025-12-01 18:32:59z

CDM ID: 1247683904

Miss distance: 59.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0003716573 (~0.037%)

Objects comparison

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

SL-3 R/B Name COSMOS 2251 DEB
13719 Norad ID 34609
ROCKET BODY Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit LEO
81.25° Inclination 73.73°
LARGE Size SMALL
CIS Country CIS
Dec. 14, 1982 Launch date June 16, 1993
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