AEROCUBE 2 COSMOS 2251 DEB

0.018% collision chance on 2024-08-29 21:08:35z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

AEROCUBE 2 is risking orbital collision with COSMOS 2251 DEB. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Aug. 29, 2024, 9:35 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.018%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 235.0 meters.

Key information

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

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TCA: 2024-08-29 21:35:58z

CDM ID: 802613303

Miss distance: 235.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0001785723 (~0.018%)

Objects comparison

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

AEROCUBE 2 Name COSMOS 2251 DEB
31133 Norad ID 35979
PAYLOAD Type DEBRIS
SSO Orbit LEO
98.39° Inclination 74.02°
SMALL Size SMALL
US Country CIS
April 17, 2007 Launch date June 16, 1993
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