COSMOS 2251 DEB STEX

0.044% collision chance on 2024-08-23 22:08:18z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

COSMOS 2251 DEB is risking orbital collision with STEX. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Aug. 23, 2024, 10:18 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.044%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 76.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-08-23 22:18:41z

CDM ID: 798081703

Miss distance: 76.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0004407921 (~0.044%)

Objects comparison

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

COSMOS 2251 DEB Name STEX
33980 Norad ID 25489
DEBRIS Type PAYLOAD
LEO Orbit LEO
74.02° Inclination 84.99°
SMALL Size MEDIUM
CIS Country US
June 16, 1993 Launch date Oct. 3, 1998
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