COSMOS 2251 DEB NOAA 17 DEB

0.011% collision chance on 2024-11-16 03:11:48z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

COSMOS 2251 DEB is risking orbital collision with NOAA 17 DEB. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Nov. 16, 2024, 3:48 a.m., with a collision probability of 0.011%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 567.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-11-16 03:48:50z

CDM ID: 866127790

Miss distance: 567.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0001145838 (~0.011%)

Objects comparison

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

COSMOS 2251 DEB Name NOAA 17 DEB
34572 Norad ID 48765
DEBRIS Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit SSO
74.01° Inclination 98.7°
SMALL Size SMALL
CIS Country US
June 16, 1993 Launch date June 24, 2002
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