COSMOS 2251 DEB SL-16 R/B

0.042% collision chance on 2024-09-22 03:09:36z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

COSMOS 2251 DEB is risking orbital collision with SL-16 R/B. 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 0.042%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 260.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-09-22 03:36:01z

CDM ID: 821004763

Miss distance: 260.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0004238822 (~0.042%)

Objects comparison

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

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