COSMOS 2251 DEB SL-16 DEB

0.025% collision chance on 2024-08-29 22:08:19z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

COSMOS 2251 DEB is risking orbital collision with SL-16 DEB. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Aug. 29, 2024, 10:19 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.025%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 21.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-08-29 22:19:26z

CDM ID: 802849000

Miss distance: 21.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0002513518 (~0.025%)

Objects comparison

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

COSMOS 2251 DEB Name SL-16 DEB
38006 Norad ID 22331
DEBRIS Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit LEO
73.85° Inclination 70.92°
SMALL Size MEDIUM
CIS Country CIS
June 16, 1993 Launch date Dec. 25, 1992
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