COSMOS 968 DMSP 5D-2 F8 DEB

0.012% collision chance on 2024-08-26 19:08:33z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

COSMOS 968 is risking orbital collision with DMSP 5D-2 F8 DEB. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Aug. 26, 2024, 7:33 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.012%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 256.0 meters.

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TCA: 2024-08-26 19:33:01z

CDM ID: 800485205

Miss distance: 256.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0001233356 (~0.012%)

Objects comparison

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COSMOS 968 Name DMSP 5D-2 F8 DEB
10520 Norad ID 60253
PAYLOAD Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit SSO
74.03° Inclination 98.67°
LARGE Size SMALL
CIS Country US
Dec. 16, 1977 Launch date June 20, 1987
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