CZ-6A DEB COSMOS 996

0.273% collision chance on 2024-12-05 19:12:48z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

CZ-6A DEB is risking orbital collision with COSMOS 996. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Dec. 5, 2024, 7:48 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.273%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 136.0 meters.

Key information

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

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TCA: 2024-12-05 19:48:03z

CDM ID: 883896563

Miss distance: 136.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.002726796 (~0.273%)

Objects comparison

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

CZ-6A DEB Name COSMOS 996
61471 Norad ID 10744
DEBRIS Type PAYLOAD
LEO Orbit LEO
88.91° Inclination 82.93°
SMALL Size LARGE
PRC Country CIS
Aug. 6, 2024 Launch date March 28, 1978
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