SL-8 R/B COSMOS 2251 DEB

0.078% collision chance on 2024-12-28 18:12:05z

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 Dec. 28, 2024, 6:05 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.078%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 76.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a rocket body

TCA: 2024-12-28 18:05:15z

CDM ID: 902592577

Miss distance: 76.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0007823453 (~0.078%)

Objects comparison

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

SL-8 R/B Name COSMOS 2251 DEB
15056 Norad ID 34944
ROCKET BODY Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit LEO
82.96° Inclination 73.75°
LARGE Size SMALL
CIS Country CIS
June 21, 1984 Launch date June 16, 1993
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