COSMOS 2251 DEB SL-16 DEB

0.029% collision chance on 2024-11-12 05:11:37z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

COSMOS 2251 DEB is risking orbital collision with SL-16 DEB. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Nov. 12, 2024, 5:37 a.m., with a collision probability of 0.029%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 729.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-11-12 05:37:19z

CDM ID: 862244196

Miss distance: 729.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.000285228 (~0.029%)

Objects comparison

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

COSMOS 2251 DEB Name SL-16 DEB
35433 Norad ID 39860
DEBRIS Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit LEO
74.04° Inclination 70.79°
SMALL Size SMALL
CIS Country CIS
June 16, 1993 Launch date Dec. 25, 1992
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