Diagram showing the controlled re-entry of the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory into the Pacific Ocean. The spacecraft's trajectory is illustrated, along with the breakup altitude and the distribution of debris based on ballistic coefficient. The re-entry location was chosen for minimal risk to human life.

Astronomy Picture from 03/06/2000

Compton Re-entry

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap000603.html


#ComptonGRO #NASASpacecraft #GammaRayAstronomy #SpaceDebris #ControlledReentry #SpaceExploration #OrbitalDecay #AstronomyFacts #Science

11/16 Maintenance costs alone could bankrupt the programme. Like Starlink, interceptors in low-Earth orbit decay within 3-5 years. A 10,000-satellite constellation would require replacing 2,000 annually at $40 billion per year.

#MaintenanceCosts #OrbitalDecay

A high-definition image captured from NASA's DC-8 Airborne Laboratory shows the fiery re-entry and fragmentation of the Jules Verne ATV, a European Space Agency spacecraft, over the Pacific Ocean. The 13-ton spacecraft's controlled deorbit was observed as part of a joint ESA/NASA campaign to compare real-world re-entry data with computer models.

Astronomy Picture from 17/10/2008

An Extraordinary Voyage

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap081017.html


#SpaceDebris #JulesVerneATV #ESA #NASA #SpacecraftReentry #AtmosphericEntry #HighDefinition #ScientificObservation #OrbitalDecay #SpaceExploration

Today was a good day. Today we got to play rock live on stage. #orbitaldecay #metal #hardrock #livemusic

Oct 1st 1999 𝐍𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐮𝐬 released the album “Ethereal Tomb” #TheKilling #EdgeOfDarkness #OrbitalDecay #DeathMetal

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰…
Emo Mowery had taken up vocal duties as well as bass, and Rick Bizarro played the drums.