SL-16 R/B COSMOS 2251 DEB

0.034% collision chance on 2024-09-22 03:09:36z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

SL-16 R/B is risking orbital collision with COSMOS 2251 DEB. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Sept. 22, 2024, 3:36 a.m., with a collision probability of 0.034%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 359.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a rocket body

TCA: 2024-09-22 03:36:02z

CDM ID: 820216370

Miss distance: 359.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0003369059 (~0.034%)

Objects comparison

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

SL-16 R/B Name COSMOS 2251 DEB
25400 Norad ID 37305
ROCKET BODY Type DEBRIS
SSO Orbit LEO
98.79° Inclination 73.87°
LARGE Size SMALL
CIS Country CIS
July 10, 1998 Launch date June 16, 1993
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