[sotd] April 27, 2004 [Orbital Debris FAQ]
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Site of the Day for Tuesday, April 27, 2004
Orbital Debris Frequently Asked Questions
Today's site from NASA's Orbital Debris Program Office, offers succinct
answers to more than twenty questions about the man-made detritus circling
our planet. Gentle Subscribers who often wonder whether the "junk up there"
is about to descend without warning, will find science's best estimates in
this useful summary of facts.
"Welcome to the Orbital Debris Frequently Asked Questions section. [Here]
is a list of the most frequently asked questions and answers pertaining to
Orbital Debris." - from the website
Beginning with the most practical query -- "What is orbital debris?" -- and
followed by the essential -- how much is up there and what's the likelihood
of risk when it does come down -- the site provides clear and generally
reassuring answers. Further material is provided on the impact of debris on
spacecraft, on the 15 year operational span of the Mir space station and on
the International Space Station as well as guidelines on preventing an
excess of space clutter.
Track over to the site for authoritative information on orbital debris at:
http://www.orbitaldebris.jsc.nasa.gov/faqs.html
A.M. Holm
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