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spacescience1 year ago

"NASA Confirms Space Station Debris Struck Florida Home"

NASA confirmed that a piece of space debris that pierced a Florida man's roof was a stanchion from equipment used to mount batteries onto the International Space Station's cargo pallet, which was jettisoned three years ago. The 1.6 lb, 4-inch tall object missed the homeowner's son and caused significant damage. NASA will investigate why the debris did not disintegrate as expected during atmospheric re-entry, highlighting the safety risks posed by space junk to people and property on Earth.

via Engadget|
#atmospheric-re-entry#florida#international-space-station
science-and-technology1 year ago

"School Bus-Sized 'Grandfather Satellite' Set to Plummet to Earth"

The pioneering European satellite ERS-2, launched in 1995, is set to make an uncontrolled re-entry into Earth's atmosphere after ending operations in 2011. Most of the two-tonne satellite is expected to burn up, with any surviving debris likely to land in the ocean. ERS-2 and its predecessor, ERS-1, are considered the "grandfathers of Earth observation in Europe," and their technology has paved the way for current Earth-monitoring satellites. The re-entry highlights the need for stricter space debris mitigation guidelines, as the accumulation of derelict objects in low Earth orbit poses a threat to operational satellites.

via BBC.com|
#atmospheric-re-entry#earth-observation#european-space-agency
spacescience1 year ago

"Massive Satellite's Fiery Reentry into Earth's Atmosphere Expected This Week"

A school bus-sized defunct European Space Agency satellite, ERS-2, is set to crash into Earth's atmosphere this week, more than a decade after completing its mission. The satellite, which studied Earth's systems and natural disasters for 16 years, was deorbited in 2011 to prevent space debris. It has been descending naturally and is expected to burn up over Earth's atmosphere on Wednesday morning, with low risk and decreasing uncertainty about its landing location.

via Fox Weather |
#atmospheric-re-entry#earth-observation#european-space-agency
space-technology2 years ago

The Evolution of SpaceX's Starship: From Design to Launch.

SpaceX's Starship rocket is made of non-corrosive stainless steel, which is better suited for extreme temperature conditions than titanium. The rocket is predominantly silver due to the stainless steel material, and is studded with black, hexagonal tiles on one side to protect it during atmospheric re-entry. Stainless steel is also more cost-effective than titanium, making it an ideal material for rockets.

via Business Insider|
#atmospheric-re-entry#rocket#space-technology