COSMOS 2221 SAUDISAT 1A

2.944% collision chance on 2024-12-14 19:12:19z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

COSMOS 2221 is risking orbital collision with SAUDISAT 1A. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Dec. 14, 2024, 7:19 p.m., with a collision probability of 2.944%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 55.0 meters.

Key information

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

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TCA: 2024-12-14 19:19:57z

CDM ID: 891151184

Miss distance: 55.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.02943818 (~2.944%)

Objects comparison

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

COSMOS 2221 Name SAUDISAT 1A
22236 Norad ID 26545
PAYLOAD Type PAYLOAD
LEO Orbit LEO
82.51° Inclination 64.55°
LARGE Size SMALL
CIS Country SAUD
Nov. 24, 1992 Launch date Sept. 26, 2000
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