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Satellite Collision Debris May Hamper Space Launch

Posted by timothy on from the install-cowcatchers dept.

Matt_dk writes "The debris from a recent collision involving two communications satellites could pose a serious threat for future launches of spacecraft into a geostationary orbit, a Russian scientist said on Friday. Future launches will have to be adjusted with regard to the fact that the debris [from the collision] has spread over an 800-km area and will gather at a common orbit in 5-6 years."

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  1. Re:soviet russia by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    In soviet Russia, satellites launch YOU!

    Seriously, this "joke" is not funny any more.
    Get over it.