dsawan 624 Posted September 21, 2011 So what ya think? http://news.yahoo.com/earth-satellite-hit-where-175412638.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Typhoid 231 Posted September 21, 2011 So what ya think? http://news.yahoo.com/earth-satellite-hit-where-175412638.html look out below...........................!! Stuff deorbits all the time. It would be much better for end of life ops to execute a controlled re-entry into the ocean, but that is not always feasible. As a point of reference - the Shuttle broke up over Texas and no one on the ground was hurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+suhsjake 11 Posted September 21, 2011 Unfortunately, this satellite was produced before the EoL control systems were made mandatory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsawan 624 Posted September 21, 2011 Gotta wear a steel helmet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FastCargo 412 Posted September 22, 2011 This is a non story. FC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gr.Viper 131 Posted September 22, 2011 I wonder, why no one in the press thought of multiplying the odds of the satellite hitting someone by the total population of Earth, thus getting a ridiculous amount of expected casualties. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted September 22, 2011 Satellite to ground control... Satellite to anyone... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Major Lee 18 Posted September 23, 2011 Track it here... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted September 24, 2011 (edited) "If you do come across what you suspect is a satellite piece, NASA doesn't want you to pick it up. The space agency says there are no toxic chemicals present, but there could be sharp edges." Wow!...did they get a consultant in to work that one out? Besides, don't know why people are worrying about being hit by a bus-sized satellite. You're far more likely to be hit by a satellite-sized bus. Edited September 24, 2011 by UK_Widowmaker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lexx_Luthor 57 Posted September 24, 2011 Catchers mitt is always useful for these kinds of things. Not kidding either. When I was in 5 grade, Pelahatchie Missisippie (yes) I was shy, super quiet type, and we had this baseballgame@school (hardball) and I was in outfield, with mitt and all. Some enemy kidd popped a high long one, and I looked up, straight into the SF Sun (yes), I was blinded by glare, and I closed my eyes and held up my mitt open to the sky....and the ball fell into, and somehow stayed, in the mitt. I saved the game. Man, or Boy, was I popular for a few minutes heheee!! Pretty neat. You never know what may transpire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsawan 624 Posted September 25, 2011 Can NASA BE sued if someone did get hit or had their roof damaged from it after finding the pieces? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted September 26, 2011 Not sued per se, but IIRC the USG is responisble for compensation for damages. There was some treaty signed years ago that spells that out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TX3RN0BILL 3 Posted September 26, 2011 Catchers mitt is always useful for these kinds of things. Not kidding either. When I was in 5 grade, Pelahatchie Missisippie (yes) I was shy, super quiet type, and we had this baseballgame@school (hardball) and I was in outfield, with mitt and all. Some enemy kidd popped a high long one, and I looked up, straight into the SF Sun (yes), I was blinded by glare, and I closed my eyes and held up my mitt open to the sky....and the ball fell into, and somehow stayed, in the mitt. I saved the game. Man, or Boy, was I popular for a few minutes heheee!! Pretty neat. You never know what may transpire. The force is strong with this one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruggbutt 45 Posted September 26, 2011 If I find a satellite piece it's going on e-bay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Typhoid 231 Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) If I find a satellite piece it's going on e-bay. the buyer will show up in a Black Helicopter to pick it, and you, up! Send us all a post-card from wherever you end up! actually it looks like it all fell in the ocean. Edited September 26, 2011 by Typhoid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsawan 624 Posted September 29, 2011 Well, all mthat hype for nothin. http://news.yahoo.com/nasa-satellite-fell-south-pacific-not-canada-201709293.html;_ylt=AshdR7WM30CXrs0Up79rZbkbANEA;_ylu=X3oDMTQ2dmVpMzB2BG1pdANBcnRpY2xlIFNlY3Rpb24gU2NpZW5jZQRwa2cDYjBiZGUyNzEtMzU2Mi0zMGQxLTliNzktOGVhODI1ZWE5YWE0BHBvcwMyBHNlYwN0b3Bfc3RvcnlfY29rZQR2ZXIDMzcxY2Q0YzAtZWEwNC0xMWUwLWI0ZmItMTJkZDM5MTMzYTUw;_ylg=X3oDMTJxYm0ybWwzBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDYjBiZGUyNzEtMzU2Mi0zMGQxLTliNzktOGVhODI1ZWE5YWE0BHBzdGNhdANzY2llbmNlBHB0A3N0b3J5cGFnZQ--;_ylv=3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
