COSMOS 2251 DEB SL-18 R/B

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

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

COSMOS 2251 DEB is risking orbital collision with SL-18 R/B. 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.

CDM image for a debris

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

CDM ID: 838104217

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.

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