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high · CROSS-BORDER
4.23 kmmiss distance
Closest approach (TCA)
2026-06-22 14:20 UTC
Relative speed
13.68 km/s
Altitude
855 km
Operators
US · CIS

On 2026-06-22 14:20 UTC, USUSA 24 and RUCOSMOS 2227 reached a closest approach (TCA) of 4.23 km, with a relative velocity of 13.68 km/s. This is a cross-border encounter between objects operated by different nations, the kind of event closely watched for space-security implications. 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 — “USA 24 ⟷ COSMOS 2227: 4.23 km close approach”, https://orbitalradar.com/conjunction/18010-22284-2026-06-22 (accessed 2026-06-22).