COSMOS 249 DEB COSMOS 872

0.012% collision chance on 2024-10-01 02:10:32z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

COSMOS 249 DEB is risking orbital collision with COSMOS 872. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Oct. 1, 2024, 2:32 a.m., with a collision probability of 0.012%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 337.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-10-01 02:32:25z

CDM ID: 829116845

Miss distance: 337.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0001245386 (~0.012%)

Objects comparison

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

COSMOS 249 DEB Name COSMOS 872
18468 Norad ID 9589
DEBRIS Type PAYLOAD
LEO Orbit LEO
62.26° Inclination 74.03°
SMALL Size MEDIUM
CIS Country CIS
Oct. 20, 1968 Launch date Dec. 7, 1976
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