CZ-6A DEB COSMOS 252

0.366% collision chance on 2024-10-08 12:10:28z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

CZ-6A DEB is risking orbital collision with COSMOS 252. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Oct. 8, 2024, 12:28 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.366%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 124.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-10-08 12:28:40z

CDM ID: 835352140

Miss distance: 124.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.003662012 (~0.366%)

Objects comparison

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

CZ-6A DEB Name COSMOS 252
61176 Norad ID 3530
DEBRIS Type PAYLOAD
LEO Orbit MEO
89.09° Inclination 62.33°
SMALL Size LARGE
PRC Country CIS
Aug. 6, 2024 Launch date Nov. 1, 1968
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