SL-16 R/B COSMOS 2251 DEB

0.019% collision chance on 2025-12-11 21:12:48z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

SL-16 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. 11, 2025, 9:48 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.019%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 145.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a rocket body

TCA: 2025-12-11 21:48:05z

CDM ID: 1261530142

Miss distance: 145.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0001937413 (~0.019%)

Objects comparison

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

SL-16 R/B Name COSMOS 2251 DEB
23343 Norad ID 35611
ROCKET BODY Type DEBRIS
SSO Orbit LEO
97.72° Inclination 74.02°
LARGE Size SMALL
CIS Country CIS
Nov. 4, 1994 Launch date June 16, 1993
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