DELTA 1 R/B COSMOS 1291

4.655% collision chance on 2024-08-27 22:08:37z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

DELTA 1 R/B is risking orbital collision with COSMOS 1291. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Aug. 27, 2024, 10:37 p.m., with a collision probability of 4.655%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 23.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a rocket body

TCA: 2024-08-27 22:37:49z

CDM ID: 801344632

Miss distance: 23.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.04655311 (~4.655%)

Objects comparison

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

DELTA 1 R/B Name COSMOS 1291
4322 Norad ID 12640
ROCKET BODY Type PAYLOAD
SSO Orbit LEO
101.34° Inclination 74.03°
LARGE Size MEDIUM
US Country CIS
Jan. 23, 1970 Launch date Aug. 6, 1981
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