NOAA 17 DEB COSMOS 2251 DEB

0.080% collision chance on 2024-09-26 01:09:09z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

NOAA 17 DEB is risking orbital collision with COSMOS 2251 DEB. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Sept. 26, 2024, 1:09 a.m., with a collision probability of 0.080%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 108.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-09-26 01:09:11z

CDM ID: 825139934

Miss distance: 108.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0008042533 (~0.080%)

Objects comparison

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

NOAA 17 DEB Name COSMOS 2251 DEB
48753 Norad ID 34116
DEBRIS Type DEBRIS
SSO Orbit LEO
98.73° Inclination 74.04°
SMALL Size SMALL
US Country CIS
June 24, 2002 Launch date June 16, 1993
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