COSMOS 2251 DEB OPAL

0.075% collision chance on 2024-10-11 22:10:54z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

COSMOS 2251 DEB is risking orbital collision with OPAL. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Oct. 11, 2024, 10:54 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.075%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 121.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-10-11 22:54:59z

CDM ID: 837579930

Miss distance: 121.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0007513447 (~0.075%)

Objects comparison

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

COSMOS 2251 DEB Name OPAL
35717 Norad ID 26063
DEBRIS Type PAYLOAD
LEO Orbit SSO
74.16° Inclination 100.22°
SMALL Size MEDIUM
CIS Country US
June 16, 1993 Launch date Jan. 27, 2000
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