COSMOS 2491 DEB * SL-8 R/B

0.028% collision chance on 2024-08-18 22:08:05z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

COSMOS 2491 DEB * is risking orbital collision with SL-8 R/B. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Aug. 18, 2024, 10:05 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.028%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 797.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-08-18 22:05:07z

CDM ID: 793872687

Miss distance: 797.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0002786016 (~0.028%)

Objects comparison

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

COSMOS 2491 DEB * Name SL-8 R/B
45128 Norad ID 18586
DEBRIS Type ROCKET BODY
LEO Orbit LEO
81.21° Inclination 74.01°
SMALL Size LARGE
CIS Country CIS
Dec. 25, 2013 Launch date Dec. 1, 1987
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