high · PROXIMITY
4.00 kmmiss distance
Closest approach (TCA)
2026-07-09 20:21 UTC
Relative speed
10.30 km/s
Altitude
1,486 km
Operators
CIS · CIS
On 2026-07-09 20:21 UTC, RUCOSMOS 1478 and RUCOSMOS 1722 reached a closest approach (TCA) of 4.00 km, with a relative velocity of 10.30 km/s. Miss distance and time of closest approach are computed by propagating the latest published orbital elements (TLEs) for both objects. Values update as new element sets are published. Learn more on the Satellite Maneuver Tracker, and see space situational awareness for context.
Cite this encounter: Orbital Radar — “COSMOS 1478 ⟷ COSMOS 1722: 4.00 km close approach”, https://orbitalradar.com/conjunction/14176-16455 (accessed 2026-07-09).