Do we just let them continue going round until they burn out?
2007-11-27 11:52:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Yes we usually let them go. If they are in a low enough orbit they will eventually reenter on their own. If they have enough fuel, we make them reenter or move to another orbit where they are out of the way. The Chinese shot one down as a test of the anti-satellite weapon and not because they needed to get rid of that satellite.
2007-11-27 12:47:41 · answer #1 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
uhh...to my knowledge, yes that's exactly what we do. There's an entire debris field surrounding the Earth made of the junk we put up there. However, the other option is to bring them crashing down into an ocean, such as in the case of Mir.
2007-11-27 11:58:32 · answer #2 · answered by colorspectrum 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Those jack asses are preparing for space wars...practicing how to destroy our satellites in orbit in case of war....
You better believe the Pentagon is taking counter measures to protect our satellites...
Meantime space debrie from the chinese imbeciles is increasing exponentially.
2007-11-27 12:13:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Diplomacy if you are a sane political leader. Mumbling of irresponsible global threats if you are George W.
2007-11-27 11:58:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
DIVE FOR COVER !!!!!
2007-11-27 12:52:10 · answer #5 · answered by The Oak 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋