Russian, U.S. satellites collide in space

Enigma · 02-12-09, 12:41 PM

MOSCOW, Russia (CNN) -- Two satellites, one Russian and one American, have collided some 800 kilometers (500 miles) above Siberia, the Russian and U.S. space agencies, said Thursday.

Oberon · 02-12-09, 12:43 PM

Strange that the Russkie one happened to be an old military satellite, eh?

"Ah, sorry American, I didn't see you reversing..."

AVGWarhawk · 02-12-09, 12:47 PM

It's Bush's fault

antikristuseke · 02-12-09, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

It's Bush's fault

No its Obamas fault!

AVGWarhawk · 02-12-09, 12:59 PM

I'm blaming the faulty traffic light

SteamWake · 02-12-09, 01:04 PM

Im supprised that this kind of thing doesent happen more often given the amount of junk up there.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/06/sc...rssnyt&emc=rss

Oh and its Newton's fault

Aramike · 02-12-09, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

It's Bush's fault

August · 02-12-09, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Im supprised that this kind of thing doesent happen more often given the amount of junk up there.

I think as time passes it will happen more and more often.

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Oh and its Newton's fault

Newton = teh hitlerz

Platapus · 02-12-09, 07:09 PM

LEO is getting pretty crowded and more space debris will only make it more hazardous.

If you have to blame someone, blame Kepler.

SUBMAN1 · 02-12-09, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

LEO is getting pretty crowded and more space debris will only make it more hazardous.

If you have to blame someone, blame Kepler.

We need traffic laws up there I'd say. You are only allowed to orbit in specific directions!

-S

Torplexed · 02-12-09, 09:18 PM

A good explanation as any for the apparent absence of alien civilizations. Their planets are encased in spheres of satellite debris.

SteamWake · 02-12-09, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Torplexed

A good explanation as any for the apparent absence of alien civilizations. Their planets are encased in spheres of satellite debris.

Sort of a passive shield... wow were smarter than I thought !

Christopher Snow · 02-13-09, 01:01 AM

It seems to me the odds of this occuring--even once--in the VERY SHORT PERIOD of time since the beginning of the space age must be "astronomically long*."

[*ok...apologies for that. But it's apropo too, I think.... ;D]

Moreover, my own immediate reaction upon hearing about it was that there must be more to this story. I hold to the view that one or the other of the objects was "targeted," in fact, simply because space, even "near earth orbital space" is still a very, very sparsely populated region indeed.

I can understand this occuring due to human intervention. But it's very difficult to believe it occured due to random chance.

CS

bookworm_020 · 02-13-09, 01:19 AM

Did anyone get the licence plate of that satellite???

02-13-09, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Christopher Snow

It seems to me the odds of this occuring--even once--in the VERY SHORT PERIOD of time since the beginning of the space age must be "astronomically long*."

[*ok...apologies for that. But it's apropo too, I think.... ;D]

Moreover, my own immediate reaction upon hearing about it was that there must be more to this story. I hold to the view that one or the other of the objects was "targeted," in fact, simply because space, even "near earth orbital space" is still a very, very sparsely populated region indeed.

I can understand this occuring due to human intervention. But it's very difficult to believe it occured due to random chance.

CS

Ppl also win the Lottery, or get struck by lightning. No higher planning behind it, sometimes stuff just happens, no matter the chances.

Given the speeds the debries travels in orbit, sometimes even something small like a screw can cause major damage. There is an Annime called "Planets" toppling exactly that problem, telling the story of a space station in 2060 or something and a crew dedicated to cleaning up space debries for security sakes.

02-12-09, 12:41 PM	#1
Enigma The Old Man Join Date: May 2005 Location: At comms depth, obviously. Posts: 1,476 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Russian, U.S. satellites collide in space MOSCOW, Russia (CNN) -- Two satellites, one Russian and one American, have collided some 800 kilometers (500 miles) above Siberia, the Russian and U.S. space agencies, said Thursday. __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." -Mark Twain

02-12-09, 12:47 PM	#3
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	It's Bush's fault __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

02-12-09, 12:59 PM	#5
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I'm blaming the faulty traffic light __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

02-12-09, 07:09 PM	#9
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	LEO is getting pretty crowded and more space debris will only make it more hazardous. If you have to blame someone, blame Kepler. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Did anyone get the licence plate of that satellite??? __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

02-12-09, 12:43 PM	#2
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Strange that the Russkie one happened to be an old military satellite, eh? "Ah, sorry American, I didn't see you reversing..."

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SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Im supprised that this kind of thing doesent happen more often given the amount of junk up there. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/06/sc...rssnyt&emc=rss Oh and its Newton's fault

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Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	A good explanation as any for the apparent absence of alien civilizations. Their planets are encased in spheres of satellite debris.

02-13-09, 01:01 AM	#13
Christopher Snow Engineer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 201 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	It seems to me the odds of this occuring--even once--in the VERY SHORT PERIOD of time since the beginning of the space age must be "astronomically long." [ok...apologies for that. But it's apropo too, I think.... ;D] Moreover, my own immediate reaction upon hearing about it was that there must be more to this story. I hold to the view that one or the other of the objects was "targeted," in fact, simply because space, even "near earth orbital space" is still a very, very sparsely populated region indeed. I can understand this occuring due to human intervention. But it's very difficult to believe it occured due to random chance. CS