SL-18 R/B COSMOS 2251 DEB

0.015% collision chance on 2024-10-11 17:10:35z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

SL-18 R/B is risking orbital collision with COSMOS 2251 DEB. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Oct. 11, 2024, 5:35 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.015%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 246.0 meters.

Key information

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

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TCA: 2024-10-11 17:35:01z

CDM ID: 838047841

Miss distance: 246.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.000149009 (~0.015%)

Objects comparison

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

SL-18 R/B Name COSMOS 2251 DEB
22562 Norad ID 46271
ROCKET BODY Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit LEO
75.76° Inclination 74.05°
LARGE Size SMALL
CIS Country CIS
March 25, 1993 Launch date June 16, 1993
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