Satellite Breakup and some debris?)
Just got this.
-------- On 25 November 2015 at approximately 0816z, [multiple objects] were detected in the vicinity of NOAA 16 (#26536), which may indicate a breakup of the non-operational satellite. As of 1830z, 19 associated objects have been cataloged... More pieces may be cataloged as analysis continues... -------- Just a reminder how messy it is up there. Bob, WB4APR
Since this event last week, I am now getting several Conjunction near-miss reports to PCSAT per day compared to normally I get one a few times a month. So far, all have been several hundred meter misses. But the debris field has clearly increased.
Maybe eventually space will get so cluttered that the only applications that can productively use space are the ones that can keep launching replacements... only further compounding the problem.... Wonder which comes first. Global warming or loss of space usability... Bob, Wb4APR
-----Original Message----- From: Robert Bruninga Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 2:18 PM Subject: Satellite Breakup and some debris?) -------- On 25 November 2015 at approximately 0816z, [multiple objects] were detected in the vicinity of NOAA 16 (#26536), which may indicate a breakup of the non-operational satellite. As of 1830z, 19 associated objects have been cataloged... More pieces may be cataloged as analysis continues... -------- Just a reminder how messy it is up there. Bob, WB4APR
Just watch a show about space debris... very interesting.. here is a great web site about it. http://www.spacesafetymagazine.com/space-debris/kessler-syndrome/
Also known as the Kessler effect
David, KK4QOE
-----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Robert Bruninga Sent: Monday, November 30, 2015 11:26 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Satellite Breakup and some debris?)
Since this event last week, I am now getting several Conjunction near-miss reports to PCSAT per day compared to normally I get one a few times a month. So far, all have been several hundred meter misses. But the debris field has clearly increased.
Maybe eventually space will get so cluttered that the only applications that can productively use space are the ones that can keep launching replacements... only further compounding the problem.... Wonder which comes first. Global warming or loss of space usability... Bob, Wb4APR
-----Original Message----- From: Robert Bruninga Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 2:18 PM Subject: Satellite Breakup and some debris?) -------- On 25 November 2015 at approximately 0816z, [multiple objects] were detected in the vicinity of NOAA 16 (#26536), which may indicate a breakup of the non-operational satellite. As of 1830z, 19 associated objects have been cataloged... More pieces may be cataloged as analysis continues... -------- Just a reminder how messy it is up there. Bob, WB4APR _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
Bob, have you not heard of VacuSat? A new project sponsored by Waste Management, Inc. Yes, the same folks that pick up your trash at home, have developed a 'cube sat' the size of a 747, which will orbit earth sucking up all the space debris. The vehicle is designed for re-entry where the waste will be dumped just outside Newark, NJ
Stay tuned for developments
73, Ted K7TRK
-----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Robert Bruninga Sent: Monday, November 30, 2015 8:26 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Satellite Breakup and some debris?)
Since this event last week, I am now getting several Conjunction near-miss reports to PCSAT per day compared to normally I get one a few times a month. So far, all have been several hundred meter misses. But the debris field has clearly increased.
Maybe eventually space will get so cluttered that the only applications that can productively use space are the ones that can keep launching replacements... only further compounding the problem.... Wonder which comes first. Global warming or loss of space usability... Bob, Wb4APR
-----Original Message----- From: Robert Bruninga Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 2:18 PM Subject: Satellite Breakup and some debris?) -------- On 25 November 2015 at approximately 0816z, [multiple objects] were detected in the vicinity of NOAA 16 (#26536), which may indicate a breakup of the non-operational satellite. As of 1830z, 19 associated objects have been cataloged... More pieces may be cataloged as analysis continues... -------- Just a reminder how messy it is up there. Bob, WB4APR _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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