COSMOS 249 DEB ASTEX 1

0.011% collision chance on 2024-08-06 21:08:51z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

COSMOS 249 DEB is risking orbital collision with ASTEX 1. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Aug. 6, 2024, 9:51 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.011%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 48.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-08-06 21:51:56z

CDM ID: 783507750

Miss distance: 48.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0001061176 (~0.011%)

Objects comparison

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

COSMOS 249 DEB Name ASTEX 1
3874 Norad ID 5560
DEBRIS Type PAYLOAD
LEO Orbit SSO
62.25° Inclination 92.72°
SMALL Size LARGE
CIS Country US
Oct. 20, 1968 Launch date Oct. 17, 1971
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