COSMOS 2251 DEB DMSP 5D-2 F13 DEB

0.011% collision chance on 2024-08-30 14:08:20z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

COSMOS 2251 DEB is risking orbital collision with DMSP 5D-2 F13 DEB. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Aug. 30, 2024, 2:20 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.011%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 230.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-08-30 14:20:00z

CDM ID: 803978217

Miss distance: 230.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0001061873 (~0.011%)

Objects comparison

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

COSMOS 2251 DEB Name DMSP 5D-2 F13 DEB
34303 Norad ID 40498
DEBRIS Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit SSO
74.01° Inclination 98.91°
SMALL Size SMALL
CIS Country US
June 16, 1993 Launch date March 24, 1995
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