COSMOS 2251 DEB SL-8 R/B

0.026% collision chance on 2024-09-28 02:09:16z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

COSMOS 2251 DEB is risking orbital collision with SL-8 R/B. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Sept. 28, 2024, 2:16 a.m., with a collision probability of 0.026%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 568.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-09-28 02:16:17z

CDM ID: 826096511

Miss distance: 568.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0002613327 (~0.026%)

Objects comparison

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

COSMOS 2251 DEB Name SL-8 R/B
33841 Norad ID 16953
DEBRIS Type ROCKET BODY
LEO Orbit LEO
74.04° Inclination 74.01°
SMALL Size LARGE
CIS Country CIS
June 16, 1993 Launch date Sept. 10, 1986
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