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Satellite Collision: What Are Your Thoughts?
In summary, the conversation is about a thread on Physics Forums discussing the recent collision between satellites and the potential impact of the debris. One member had trouble accessing the link and initially thought it was a joke, but later realized the issue was on their end. The conversation ends with an apology and a discussion about the relevance of the topic to the forum.
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I received this notification via Email:
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I assume someone kindly deleted this thoughtless response.
The link refers to a sensible thread among mathematicians
about the recent collision between satellites.
The point I was making was that most of the debris would collide with the earth,
since the collision was only 400 miles above the Earth's surface.
David
> pallidin has just replied to a thread you have subscribed to entitled - Satellite collision - in > the Classical Physics forum of Physics Forums.
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> This thread is located at:
> https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=291930&goto=newpost
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> Here is the message that has just been posted:
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> What the heck was that?
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I assume someone kindly deleted this thoughtless response.
The link refers to a sensible thread among mathematicians
about the recent collision between satellites.
The point I was making was that most of the debris would collide with the earth,
since the collision was only 400 miles above the Earth's surface.
David
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pallidin
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Dave, when I first opened your link, blank windows started popping-up so fast that I had to shut-down my computer. So, I thought the link was some type of joke.
Anyway, I discovered that the problem was on my end, so I deleted my post.
My apologizes.
Anyway, I discovered that the problem was on my end, so I deleted my post.
My apologizes.
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davieddy
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Accepted.
Have you managed to read the link now?
I thought the subject was both topical and suited to this forum.
David
Have you managed to read the link now?
I thought the subject was both topical and suited to this forum.
David
FAQ: Satellite Collision: What Are Your Thoughts?
1. What is a satellite collision?
A satellite collision is when two or more satellites in orbit collide with each other. This can happen due to a number of factors, such as human error, malfunctioning equipment, or natural events like space debris or meteoroids.
2. How common are satellite collisions?
Satellite collisions are relatively rare, but they do occur. According to the European Space Agency, there have been more than 50 recorded satellite collisions since the start of the space age in 1957.
3. What are the potential consequences of a satellite collision?
The consequences of a satellite collision can vary depending on the size and speed of the colliding objects. In some cases, the collision may cause significant damage or destruction to the satellites involved, resulting in loss of communication or data. It can also create a large amount of space debris, which can pose a danger to other satellites and spacecraft in orbit.
4. Can satellite collisions be prevented?
Satellite collisions can be prevented through careful planning and monitoring by space agencies and companies that operate satellites. This includes regularly tracking and predicting the paths of satellites in orbit to avoid potential collisions, as well as implementing protocols for safe disposal of satellites at the end of their lifespan.
5. What measures are being taken to prevent satellite collisions?
To prevent satellite collisions, various space agencies and organizations have implemented measures such as developing collision avoidance systems, creating guidelines for responsible satellite operations, and actively tracking and monitoring objects in orbit. There is also ongoing research and development into technologies that could help clean up space debris and reduce the risk of collisions.