IRIDIUM 29 COSMOS 2251 DEB

0.035% collision chance on 2025-02-25 16:02:14z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

IRIDIUM 29 is risking orbital collision with COSMOS 2251 DEB. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Feb. 25, 2025, 4:14 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.035%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 526.0 meters.

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TCA: 2025-02-25 16:14:02z

CDM ID: 951253937

Miss distance: 526.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0003546407 (~0.035%)

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IRIDIUM 29 Name COSMOS 2251 DEB
24944 Norad ID 34689
PAYLOAD Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit LEO
86.4° Inclination 74.09°
LARGE Size SMALL
US Country CIS
Sept. 14, 1997 Launch date June 16, 1993
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