COSMOS 2251 DEB SL-8 R/B

0.062% collision chance on 2024-08-24 17:08:27z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

COSMOS 2251 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. 24, 2024, 5:27 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.062%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 126.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-08-24 17:27:06z

CDM ID: 799043640

Miss distance: 126.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0006152868 (~0.062%)

Objects comparison

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

COSMOS 2251 DEB Name SL-8 R/B
40238 Norad ID 12150
DEBRIS Type ROCKET BODY
LEO Orbit LEO
73.99° Inclination 65.82°
SMALL Size LARGE
CIS Country CIS
June 16, 1993 Launch date Jan. 21, 1981
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