COSMOS 2251 DEB SL-16 R/B

0.010% collision chance on 2025-03-29 23:03:27z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

COSMOS 2251 DEB is risking orbital collision with SL-16 R/B. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at March 29, 2025, 11:27 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.010%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 64.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2025-03-29 23:27:53z

CDM ID: 980615331

Miss distance: 64.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0001025334 (~0.010%)

Objects comparison

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

COSMOS 2251 DEB Name SL-16 R/B
34721 Norad ID 22566
DEBRIS Type ROCKET BODY
LEO Orbit LEO
73.93° Inclination 71.0°
SMALL Size LARGE
CIS Country CIS
June 16, 1993 Launch date March 26, 1993
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