COSMOS 2251 DEB SL-16 DEB

0.016% collision chance on 2024-09-25 12:09:02z

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 Sept. 25, 2024, 12:02 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.016%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 836.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-09-25 12:02:03z

CDM ID: 824131167

Miss distance: 836.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0001624051 (~0.016%)

Objects comparison

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

COSMOS 2251 DEB Name SL-16 DEB
34620 Norad ID 39891
DEBRIS Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit LEO
74.05° Inclination 71.0°
SMALL Size SMALL
CIS Country CIS
June 16, 1993 Launch date March 26, 1993
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