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India just shot down a satellite from the ground. At what altitude range is the resulting debris field?
Why would a box full of 1cm balls released into LEO be so scary to an engineer supporting the ISS? - (Updated)Who is accountable for damage caused by the debris field of a successful ASAT testWhat did India's recently tested ASAT look like?What was the lifetime of the debris from the US Anti-satellite exercise for USA-193?What are the causes of breakups of spent 2nd and 3rd stages, resulting in orbital debris?What is the linear dimension/mass/possible energy state of the smallest trackable orbital debris item?How is the Hubble main mirror protected from debris?What systems or technologies are developed to protect ISS from space debris?What is the typical relative impact velocity of orbital debris in low Earth orbit?What is the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Secondary Payload Adapter (ESPA) Augmented Geosynchronous Laboratory Experiment satellite?What would be the first noticeable consequences to the general public of widespread satellite destruction?
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This tweet from India's prime minister Narendra Modi says:
मेरे प्यारे देशवासियों,
आज सवेरे लगभग 11.45 - 12.00 बजे मैं एक महत्वपूर्ण संदेश लेकर आप के बीच आऊँगा।
I would be addressing the nation at around 11:45 AM - 12.00 noon with an important message.
Do watch the address on television, radio or social media.
There are several subsequent tweets with more specifics, including this one:
In the journey of every nation there are moments that bring utmost pride and have a historic impact on generations to come.
One such moment is today.
India has successfully tested the Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Missile. Congratulations to everyone on the success of #MissionShakti.
Question: At what range of altitudes is the resulting debris field?
note: I'm not asking for just a guess or speculation, please include a source of some type.
YouTube: DRDO's Anti Satellite (A-SAT) Test Visuals
From Times of India's Watch: Launch of anti-satellite missile for Mission Shakti:
debris military weapon india
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This tweet from India's prime minister Narendra Modi says:
मेरे प्यारे देशवासियों,
आज सवेरे लगभग 11.45 - 12.00 बजे मैं एक महत्वपूर्ण संदेश लेकर आप के बीच आऊँगा।
I would be addressing the nation at around 11:45 AM - 12.00 noon with an important message.
Do watch the address on television, radio or social media.
There are several subsequent tweets with more specifics, including this one:
In the journey of every nation there are moments that bring utmost pride and have a historic impact on generations to come.
One such moment is today.
India has successfully tested the Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Missile. Congratulations to everyone on the success of #MissionShakti.
Question: At what range of altitudes is the resulting debris field?
note: I'm not asking for just a guess or speculation, please include a source of some type.
YouTube: DRDO's Anti Satellite (A-SAT) Test Visuals
From Times of India's Watch: Launch of anti-satellite missile for Mission Shakti:
debris military weapon india
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So if their shrapnel burst takes out other satellites... will they be held accountable?
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– Magic Octopus Urn
14 hours ago
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space.stackexchange.com/questions/35098/…
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– Magic Octopus Urn
14 hours ago
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economictimes.indiatimes.com: 10 things you need to know about ASAT, India's new space slayer
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– uhoh
14 hours ago
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"Shot down" is the wrong term here, because most if not all of it is still up there. "Blew up", maybe?
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– jamesqf
12 hours ago
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At whatever altitude Sandra Bullock is at
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This tweet from India's prime minister Narendra Modi says:
मेरे प्यारे देशवासियों,
आज सवेरे लगभग 11.45 - 12.00 बजे मैं एक महत्वपूर्ण संदेश लेकर आप के बीच आऊँगा।
I would be addressing the nation at around 11:45 AM - 12.00 noon with an important message.
Do watch the address on television, radio or social media.
There are several subsequent tweets with more specifics, including this one:
In the journey of every nation there are moments that bring utmost pride and have a historic impact on generations to come.
One such moment is today.
India has successfully tested the Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Missile. Congratulations to everyone on the success of #MissionShakti.
Question: At what range of altitudes is the resulting debris field?
note: I'm not asking for just a guess or speculation, please include a source of some type.
YouTube: DRDO's Anti Satellite (A-SAT) Test Visuals
From Times of India's Watch: Launch of anti-satellite missile for Mission Shakti:
debris military weapon india
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This tweet from India's prime minister Narendra Modi says:
मेरे प्यारे देशवासियों,
आज सवेरे लगभग 11.45 - 12.00 बजे मैं एक महत्वपूर्ण संदेश लेकर आप के बीच आऊँगा।
I would be addressing the nation at around 11:45 AM - 12.00 noon with an important message.
Do watch the address on television, radio or social media.
There are several subsequent tweets with more specifics, including this one:
In the journey of every nation there are moments that bring utmost pride and have a historic impact on generations to come.
One such moment is today.
India has successfully tested the Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Missile. Congratulations to everyone on the success of #MissionShakti.
Question: At what range of altitudes is the resulting debris field?
note: I'm not asking for just a guess or speculation, please include a source of some type.
YouTube: DRDO's Anti Satellite (A-SAT) Test Visuals
From Times of India's Watch: Launch of anti-satellite missile for Mission Shakti:
debris military weapon india
debris military weapon india
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So if their shrapnel burst takes out other satellites... will they be held accountable?
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economictimes.indiatimes.com: 10 things you need to know about ASAT, India's new space slayer
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"Shot down" is the wrong term here, because most if not all of it is still up there. "Blew up", maybe?
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At whatever altitude Sandra Bullock is at
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economictimes.indiatimes.com: 10 things you need to know about ASAT, India's new space slayer
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"Shot down" is the wrong term here, because most if not all of it is still up there. "Blew up", maybe?
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– jamesqf
12 hours ago
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At whatever altitude Sandra Bullock is at
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So if their shrapnel burst takes out other satellites... will they be held accountable?
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So if their shrapnel burst takes out other satellites... will they be held accountable?
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economictimes.indiatimes.com: 10 things you need to know about ASAT, India's new space slayer
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"Shot down" is the wrong term here, because most if not all of it is still up there. "Blew up", maybe?
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"Shot down" is the wrong term here, because most if not all of it is still up there. "Blew up", maybe?
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– jamesqf
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At whatever altitude Sandra Bullock is at
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The apogee/ perigee of 2019-006A, the object likely shot down, was 260- 282 km, pretty low. Some of that debris could be quite a bit higher, but most of it will be lower, and all of it will have a new perigee/ apogee in that range, which will likely be shrinking quickly. It is expected that it will be similar to the debris cloud from USA-193 (Operation Burnt Frost), which had the following debris cloud Gabbard Plot (From Celestrak). Note that all debris reentered within 18 months after that operation, and most within a few days. I suspect it won't be quite as energetic, as there presumably isn't as much fuel quick could cause a significant energy event, but it's the best we have for now.
The best place to look would be from Space-Track's new catalog objects not associated with a launch. That data should be available soon. If you want to follow someone on Twitter to find out more, I recommend Jonathan McDowell
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At this time, it is not yet known. There are some 250 objects observed, but it takes time to catalog them all. The object destroyed was most likely MICROSAT-R (TLE catalog number 43947, which is in a 294 x 265 km orbit at 96 degrees inclination.
Due to the nature of the event, it's likely some of the objects have apogees well above ISS orbit. At this time, there is little to no public data available. When it comes available, you can expect to see it at space-track.org and celestrak.org in addition to the twitter account @TSKelso.
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as if a box full of marbles wasn't enough for you guys to worry about already.
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At least this debris field is expected to be short-lived, unlike the Chinese ASAT test.
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– Tristan
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Not sure if the debris cloud will be short-lived, since it is a low solar activity period.
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The apogee/ perigee of 2019-006A, the object likely shot down, was 260- 282 km, pretty low. Some of that debris could be quite a bit higher, but most of it will be lower, and all of it will have a new perigee/ apogee in that range, which will likely be shrinking quickly. It is expected that it will be similar to the debris cloud from USA-193 (Operation Burnt Frost), which had the following debris cloud Gabbard Plot (From Celestrak). Note that all debris reentered within 18 months after that operation, and most within a few days. I suspect it won't be quite as energetic, as there presumably isn't as much fuel quick could cause a significant energy event, but it's the best we have for now.
The best place to look would be from Space-Track's new catalog objects not associated with a launch. That data should be available soon. If you want to follow someone on Twitter to find out more, I recommend Jonathan McDowell
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The apogee/ perigee of 2019-006A, the object likely shot down, was 260- 282 km, pretty low. Some of that debris could be quite a bit higher, but most of it will be lower, and all of it will have a new perigee/ apogee in that range, which will likely be shrinking quickly. It is expected that it will be similar to the debris cloud from USA-193 (Operation Burnt Frost), which had the following debris cloud Gabbard Plot (From Celestrak). Note that all debris reentered within 18 months after that operation, and most within a few days. I suspect it won't be quite as energetic, as there presumably isn't as much fuel quick could cause a significant energy event, but it's the best we have for now.
The best place to look would be from Space-Track's new catalog objects not associated with a launch. That data should be available soon. If you want to follow someone on Twitter to find out more, I recommend Jonathan McDowell
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The apogee/ perigee of 2019-006A, the object likely shot down, was 260- 282 km, pretty low. Some of that debris could be quite a bit higher, but most of it will be lower, and all of it will have a new perigee/ apogee in that range, which will likely be shrinking quickly. It is expected that it will be similar to the debris cloud from USA-193 (Operation Burnt Frost), which had the following debris cloud Gabbard Plot (From Celestrak). Note that all debris reentered within 18 months after that operation, and most within a few days. I suspect it won't be quite as energetic, as there presumably isn't as much fuel quick could cause a significant energy event, but it's the best we have for now.
The best place to look would be from Space-Track's new catalog objects not associated with a launch. That data should be available soon. If you want to follow someone on Twitter to find out more, I recommend Jonathan McDowell
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The apogee/ perigee of 2019-006A, the object likely shot down, was 260- 282 km, pretty low. Some of that debris could be quite a bit higher, but most of it will be lower, and all of it will have a new perigee/ apogee in that range, which will likely be shrinking quickly. It is expected that it will be similar to the debris cloud from USA-193 (Operation Burnt Frost), which had the following debris cloud Gabbard Plot (From Celestrak). Note that all debris reentered within 18 months after that operation, and most within a few days. I suspect it won't be quite as energetic, as there presumably isn't as much fuel quick could cause a significant energy event, but it's the best we have for now.
The best place to look would be from Space-Track's new catalog objects not associated with a launch. That data should be available soon. If you want to follow someone on Twitter to find out more, I recommend Jonathan McDowell
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At this time, it is not yet known. There are some 250 objects observed, but it takes time to catalog them all. The object destroyed was most likely MICROSAT-R (TLE catalog number 43947, which is in a 294 x 265 km orbit at 96 degrees inclination.
Due to the nature of the event, it's likely some of the objects have apogees well above ISS orbit. At this time, there is little to no public data available. When it comes available, you can expect to see it at space-track.org and celestrak.org in addition to the twitter account @TSKelso.
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as if a box full of marbles wasn't enough for you guys to worry about already.
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– uhoh
14 hours ago
3
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At least this debris field is expected to be short-lived, unlike the Chinese ASAT test.
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– Tristan
14 hours ago
2
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Not sure if the debris cloud will be short-lived, since it is a low solar activity period.
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– Harish
11 hours ago
add a comment |
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At this time, it is not yet known. There are some 250 objects observed, but it takes time to catalog them all. The object destroyed was most likely MICROSAT-R (TLE catalog number 43947, which is in a 294 x 265 km orbit at 96 degrees inclination.
Due to the nature of the event, it's likely some of the objects have apogees well above ISS orbit. At this time, there is little to no public data available. When it comes available, you can expect to see it at space-track.org and celestrak.org in addition to the twitter account @TSKelso.
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as if a box full of marbles wasn't enough for you guys to worry about already.
$endgroup$
– uhoh
14 hours ago
3
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At least this debris field is expected to be short-lived, unlike the Chinese ASAT test.
$endgroup$
– Tristan
14 hours ago
2
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Not sure if the debris cloud will be short-lived, since it is a low solar activity period.
$endgroup$
– Harish
11 hours ago
add a comment |
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At this time, it is not yet known. There are some 250 objects observed, but it takes time to catalog them all. The object destroyed was most likely MICROSAT-R (TLE catalog number 43947, which is in a 294 x 265 km orbit at 96 degrees inclination.
Due to the nature of the event, it's likely some of the objects have apogees well above ISS orbit. At this time, there is little to no public data available. When it comes available, you can expect to see it at space-track.org and celestrak.org in addition to the twitter account @TSKelso.
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At this time, it is not yet known. There are some 250 objects observed, but it takes time to catalog them all. The object destroyed was most likely MICROSAT-R (TLE catalog number 43947, which is in a 294 x 265 km orbit at 96 degrees inclination.
Due to the nature of the event, it's likely some of the objects have apogees well above ISS orbit. At this time, there is little to no public data available. When it comes available, you can expect to see it at space-track.org and celestrak.org in addition to the twitter account @TSKelso.
answered 14 hours ago
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as if a box full of marbles wasn't enough for you guys to worry about already.
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– uhoh
14 hours ago
3
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At least this debris field is expected to be short-lived, unlike the Chinese ASAT test.
$endgroup$
– Tristan
14 hours ago
2
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Not sure if the debris cloud will be short-lived, since it is a low solar activity period.
$endgroup$
– Harish
11 hours ago
add a comment |
1
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as if a box full of marbles wasn't enough for you guys to worry about already.
$endgroup$
– uhoh
14 hours ago
3
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At least this debris field is expected to be short-lived, unlike the Chinese ASAT test.
$endgroup$
– Tristan
14 hours ago
2
$begingroup$
Not sure if the debris cloud will be short-lived, since it is a low solar activity period.
$endgroup$
– Harish
11 hours ago
1
1
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as if a box full of marbles wasn't enough for you guys to worry about already.
$endgroup$
– uhoh
14 hours ago
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as if a box full of marbles wasn't enough for you guys to worry about already.
$endgroup$
– uhoh
14 hours ago
3
3
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At least this debris field is expected to be short-lived, unlike the Chinese ASAT test.
$endgroup$
– Tristan
14 hours ago
$begingroup$
At least this debris field is expected to be short-lived, unlike the Chinese ASAT test.
$endgroup$
– Tristan
14 hours ago
2
2
$begingroup$
Not sure if the debris cloud will be short-lived, since it is a low solar activity period.
$endgroup$
– Harish
11 hours ago
$begingroup$
Not sure if the debris cloud will be short-lived, since it is a low solar activity period.
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– Harish
11 hours ago
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So if their shrapnel burst takes out other satellites... will they be held accountable?
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economictimes.indiatimes.com: 10 things you need to know about ASAT, India's new space slayer
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"Shot down" is the wrong term here, because most if not all of it is still up there. "Blew up", maybe?
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– jamesqf
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At whatever altitude Sandra Bullock is at
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