Waspie_Dwarf Posted April 24, 2018 #1 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Space smash: simulating when satellites collide Quote Satellites orbiting Earth are moving at many kilometres per second – so what happens when their paths cross? Satellite collisions are rare, and their consequences poorly understood, so a new project seeks to simulate them, for better forecasting of future space debris. Only four such collisions have taken place in the history of spaceflight so far – the majority of space debris stems from explosions of leftover propellant tanks or batteries – but they are projected to grow more common. Read More: ESA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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