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Satellites Threatened By Space Debris
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on Monday January 14, @10:42PM
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Reminding us remote sensing satellites are not be be taken for granted, a few days ago Slashdot discussed a story on satellites threatened by space debris, specifically Chinese missile debris. Their summary: "Today's Washington Times runs a story about the increasing problem with space junk orbiting the earth. Debris from the anti-satellite missile test by the Chinese military last year threatens the integrity of more than 800 operating satellites, half of them belonging to the US. Two orbiting U.S. spacecraft were forced to change course to avoid being damaged soon after the incident. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ted Kresge, director of air, space and information operations at the Air Force Space Command in Colorado, estimates that "essentially (Chinese anti-satellite tests) increase the amount of space debris orbiting the Earth by about 20 percent", and the debris might threaten spacecraft for up to 100 years."
Satellites Threatened By Space Debris
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