DMSP 5D-2 F13 DEB COSMOS 968

0.053% collision chance on 2025-04-06 13:04:17z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

DMSP 5D-2 F13 DEB is risking orbital collision with COSMOS 968. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at April 6, 2025, 1:17 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.053%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 231.0 meters.

Key information

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

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2025-04-06 13:17:15z

CDM ID: 988220367

Miss distance: 231.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.000531544 (~0.053%)

Objects comparison

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

DMSP 5D-2 F13 DEB Name COSMOS 968
42259 Norad ID 10520
DEBRIS Type PAYLOAD
SSO Orbit LEO
98.68° Inclination 74.03°
SMALL Size LARGE
US Country CIS
March 24, 1995 Launch date Dec. 16, 1977
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