SL-8 R/B COSMOS 2251 DEB

0.013% collision chance on 2024-11-16 10:11:23z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

SL-8 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 Nov. 16, 2024, 10:23 a.m., with a collision probability of 0.013%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 472.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a rocket body

TCA: 2024-11-16 10:23:43z

CDM ID: 866971522

Miss distance: 472.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0001294502 (~0.013%)

Objects comparison

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

SL-8 R/B Name COSMOS 2251 DEB
15506 Norad ID 34589
ROCKET BODY Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit LEO
82.92° Inclination 73.93°
LARGE Size SMALL
CIS Country CIS
Feb. 1, 1985 Launch date June 16, 1993
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