COSMOS 2251 DEB ORBCOMM FM 26

0.045% collision chance on 2024-08-15 06:08:38z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

COSMOS 2251 DEB is risking orbital collision with ORBCOMM FM 26. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Aug. 15, 2024, 6:38 a.m., with a collision probability of 0.045%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 923.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-08-15 06:38:32z

CDM ID: 789549162

Miss distance: 923.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0004543822 (~0.045%)

Objects comparison

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

COSMOS 2251 DEB Name ORBCOMM FM 26
33841 Norad ID 25480
DEBRIS Type PAYLOAD
LEO Orbit LEO
74.04° Inclination 45.01°
SMALL Size LARGE
CIS Country ORB
June 16, 1993 Launch date Sept. 23, 1998
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