THORAD DELTA 1 DEB COSMOS 509

0.038% collision chance on 2024-12-21 08:12:06z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

THORAD DELTA 1 DEB is risking orbital collision with COSMOS 509. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Dec. 21, 2024, 8:06 a.m., with a collision probability of 0.038%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 303.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2024-12-21 08:06:22z

CDM ID: 894939869

Miss distance: 303.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0003844818 (~0.038%)

Objects comparison

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

THORAD DELTA 1 DEB Name COSMOS 509
8178 Norad ID 6122
DEBRIS Type PAYLOAD
SSO Orbit LEO
102.2° Inclination 74.03°
SMALL Size MEDIUM
US Country CIS
Nov. 15, 1974 Launch date July 20, 1972
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