Космический мусор и столкновения на орбите

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Новый пишет:
С учетом орбиты (300 км), этот индийский "эксперимент" может взволновать многих.

А мы обломки титановой авоськой уберем    

В РКС показали облик спутника с сетью для уборки космического мусора

МОСКВА, 27 мар - РИА Новости. Предприятие Роскосмоса "Российские космические системы" продемонстрировало облик спутника для уборки орбиты от космического мусора с помощью выбрасываемой сети. Изображение и принцип работы представлены на сайте корпорации.


В сентябре 2018 года британский спутник RemoveDEBRIS, созданный подразделением Surrey Satellite Technology Limited европейской компании Airbus и запущенный с борта МКС в июне того же года, успешно испытал на околоземной орбите технологию удаления космического мусора с помощью сети. В феврале 2019 года он также успешно отработал технологию захвата "гарпуном" имитатора космического мусора.

Согласно сообщению на сайте "Российских космических систем" , "космический аппарат для утилизации мусора" состоит из корпуса с двигателями и солнечными батареями, а также куполообразной сети. Спутник выводится на орбиту 400-450 километров, развертывает солнечные панели для электропитания систем, раскрывает сеть и собирает в нее космический мусор. Потом сеть сжимается и перерабатывает мусор в топливо для двигательной системы.

По расчетам, масса аппарата составит около 2,5 тонны. За один цикл (захват-измельчение-переработка) он сможет утилизировать до 500 килограмм мусора. "Целевой высотой работы сборщика космического мусора являются орбиты 800–1500 км, так как они сейчас наиболее загрязнены", - говорится в сообщении.

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http://russianspacesystems.ru/2019/03/27/uchenye-rks-predstavili-proekt-sputnika/

Молодые ученые холдинга «Российские космические системы» (РКС, входит в Госкорпорацию «РОСКОСМОС») представили проект космического аппарата для сбора и утилизации мусора на орбите Земли (СКМ — сборщик космического мусора) на проходящем в Москве международном Салоне изобретений и инновационных технологий «Архимед-2019». Это оригинальное решение, предполагающие возможность утилизации фрагментов отработавших спутников и разгонных блоков в топливо, которое затем будет использоваться самим аппаратом для продолжения очистки от мусора более высоких орбит.

Представленный проект, разработанный и запатентованный сотрудником РКС в инициативном порядке, предполагает создание космического аппарата, который при помощи специальной сети сможет собирать вышедшие из строя малоразмерные спутники, обломки космических аппаратов и разгонных блоков и прочий эксплуатационный мусор.

Автор проекта, инженер-исследователь РКС Мария БАРКОВА: «Принципиальным отличием нашего решения от существующих аналогичных проектов является переработка космического мусора в псевдожидкое топливо. Это позволяет решить сразу несколько задач – обеспечить безотходное уничтожение мусора и максимальный срок работы аппарата, а также минимизировать стоимость его вывода на орбиту. Фактически наш аппарат будет действовать как хищник, который охотится на мусор, чтобы получить дополнительную энергию».

Согласно представленному проекту, СКМ несет на борту две титановые сети, которые при помощи системы тросов сначала собирают, а затем, сжимаясь, утрамбовывают мусор в двухвалковый измельчитель. После этого он поступает в барабанно-шаровую мельницу, в которой перерабатывается до состояния мелкодисперсного порошка.



На борту СКМ предполагается размещение регенератора воды, принцип работы которого основан на реакции Сабатье. Этот прибор посредством мембранно-электродного блока будет производить окислитель – кислород и горючее – водород. Эти два вещества будут смешиваться с порошком из космического мусора и использоваться в качестве топлива для бортового двигателя, который будет периодически включаться, чтобы по мере очистки орбит от мусора поднимать аппарат все выше вплоть до орбиты захоронения самого аппарата.

Согласно проекту, поиск мусора осуществляется в роботизированном режиме с использованием данных российских и международных каталогов космических объектов. Для вылавливания фрагментов на борту космического аппарата кроме основного предполагается установка маневровых двигателей. По расчетам, масса аппарата составит около 2,5 тонн. За один цикл (захват-измельчение-переработка) он сможет утилизировать до 500 кг мусора.

Предполагается, что начинать свою работу сборщик мусора будет на орбите в 400 км, что позволит максимально снизить затраты на его запуск, поскольку для вывода аппарата на такую орбиту не потребуется использовать разгонный блок. Целевой высотой работы СКМ являются орбиты 800–1500 км, так как они сейчас наиболее загрязнены.

Мне правда непонятно, это разработка РКС или инициатива кого-то работающего там

Представленный проект, разработанный и запатентованный сотрудником РКС в инициативном порядке

поскольку представленный слайд вызывает слишком много вопросов

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Hemant Kumar Rout‏ @Hemant_TNIE 6 ч. назад

#Exclusive First photos of anti satellite missile test fired from Abdul Kalam Island off #Odisha coast today. The #missile shot down a low orbit live satellite making #India a space superpower. @NewIndianXpress

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NOTMAR К #423

HYDROPAC 955/2019 (63,71)

NORTHERN INDIAN OCEAN.
BAY OF BENGAL.
INDIA.
DNC 03.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS 0430Z TO 0830Z DAILY
   27 AND 30 MAR IN AREA BOUND BY
   20-48.06N 087-02.24E, 18-07.27N 086-25.03E,
   01-46.62N 087-30.52E, 02-57.91N 093-50.49E,
   18-33.79N 088-46.21E, 20-48.95N 087-06.99E.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 300930Z MAR 19.

( 222130Z MAR 2019 )

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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/mission-shakti-and-a-sat-missile-test-all-you-need-to-know/articleshow/68594586.cms

'Mission Shakti' and ASAT missile test: All you need to know
TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Mar 27, 2019, 01.43 PM IST



NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Wednesday that India successfully targeted a live satellite on low earth orbit. The missile test has put India in the space "super league". Here's all you need to know:

What was the test? 

On March 27, 2019 India conducted Mission Shakti, an anti-satellite missile test, fr om the Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Island launch complex. This was a technological mission carried out by DRDO. The satellite used in the mission was one of India's existing satellites operating in lower orbit. The test was fully successful and achieved all parameters as per plans. The test required an extremely high degree of precision and technical capability. 

The significance of the test is that India has tested and successfully demonstrated its capability to interdict and intercept a satellite in outer space based on complete indigenous technology.

With this test, India joins an exclusive group of space faring nations consisting of USA, Russia and China. 

Спойлер

India successfully shoots down satellite in space: PM Modi

Which satellite was used?

The satellite used was an Indian satellite.

Which Missile/Interceptor was used?

The DRDO's Ballistic Missile Defence interceptor was used, which is part of the ongoing ballistic missile defence programme.


Target destroyed by India's A-SAT missile was an out of service Indian satellite

There are other ways to demonstrate ASAT capabilities such as "fly-by tests" and Jamming. Why has India used the particular technology of Kinetic Kill?

This is a technology where we have developed capability. Space technologies are constantly evolving. We have used the technology that is appropriate to achieve the objectives set out in this mission.

Does the test create space debris?

The test was done in the lower atmosphere to ensure that there is no space debris. Whatever debris that is generated will decay and fall back onto the earth within weeks.


'Mission Shakti': India's first anti-satellite missile system that destroyed a LEO satellite

Why did we do the test?

India has a long standing and rapidly growing space programme. It has expanded rapidly in the last five years. The Mangalyaan Mission to Mars was successfully launched. Thereafter, the government has sanctioned the Gaganyaan Mission which will take Indians to outer space.

India has undertaken 102 spacecraft missions consisting of communication satellites, earth observation satellites, experimental satellites, navigation satellites, apart from satellites meant for scientific research and exploration, academic studies and other small satellites. India's space programme is a critical backbone of India's security, economic and social infrastructure.

The test was done to verify that India has the capability to safeguard our space assets. It is the Government of India's responsibility to defend the country's interests in outer space.


India's A-SAT not against any country: PM Modi

Why was the test done now?

The tests were done after we had acquired the required degree of confidence to ensure its success, and reflects the intention of the government to enhance India's national security. India has seen an accelerated space development programme since 2014. 

Is India entering into an arms race in outer space?

India has no intention of entering into an arms race in outer space. We have always maintained that space must be used only for peaceful purposes. We are against the weaponization of Outer Space and support international efforts to reinforce the safety and security of space based assets.

India believes that Outer space is the common heritage of humankind and it is the responsibility of all space-faring nations to preserve and promote the benefits flowing from advances made in space technology and its applications for all.

India is a party to all the major international treaties relating to Outer Space. India already implements a number of Transparency and Confidence Building Measures(TCBMs) – including registering space objects with the UN register, prelaunch notifications, measures in harmony with the UN Space Mitigation Guidelines, participation in Inter Agency Space Debris Coordination (IADC) activities with regard to space debris management, undertaking SOPA (Space Object Proximity Awareness and COLA (Collision Avoidance) Analysis and numerous international cooperation activities, including hosting the UN affiliated Centre for Space and Science Technology Education in Asia and Pacific. India has been participating in all sessions of the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space. 

India supported UNGA resolution 69/32 on No First Placement of Weapons on Outer Space. We see the No First Placement of weapons in outer space as only an interim step and not a substitute for concluding substantive legal measures to ensure the prevention of an arms race in outer space, which should continue to be a priority for the international community.

India supports the substantive consideration of the issue of Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space (PAROS) in the Conference on Disarmament wh ere it has been on the agenda since 1982.

What is the international law on weapons in outer space?

The principal international Treaty on space is the 1967 Outer Space Treaty. India is a signatory to this treaty, and ratified it in 1982. The Outer Space Treaty prohibits only weapons of mass destruction in outer space, not ordinary weapons.


India expects to play a role in the future in the drafting of international law on prevention of an arms race in outer space including inter alia on the prevention of the placement of weapons in outer space in its capacity as a major space faring nation with proven space technology.


India is not in violation of any international law or Treaty to which it is a Party or any national obligation.


Is the test directed against any country?

The test is not directed against any country. India's space capabilities do not threaten any country and nor are they directed against anyone.


At the same time, the government is committed to ensuring the country's national security interests and is alert to threats from emerging technologies. The capability achieved through the Anti-Satellite missile test provides credible deterrence against threats to our growing space-based assets from long range missiles, and proliferation in the types and numbers of missiles.

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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/target-destroyed-by-indias-a-sat-missile-was-an-out-of-service-indian-satellite/articleshow/68594265.cms

Target destroyed by India's A-SAT missile was an out of service Indian satellite
ANI | Mar 27, 2019, 01.18 PM IST



NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Wednesday at 12:10pm announcing that India has entered an elite space club by successfully testing A-SAT, an anti-satellite missile. India is now an entrant in a club of three nations — United States, Russia and China — with anti-satellite weapon capabilities, informed Prime Minister Modi.

Government sources revealed to ANI that the A-SAT weapon was launched around 11:16am on Wednesday and targeted an Indian satellite which had been decommissioned and was orbiting on a 'Low Earth Orbit' at a height of 300km from the earth's surface. The entire test, with confirmation of target elimination, took 3 minutes.

Спойлер

India successfully shoots down satellite in space: PM Modi

The project announced by Prime Minister Modi in a televised address as "Mission Shakti" was coordinated by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman G. Satheesh Reddy and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval along with officers of the National Security Council.

India's A-SAT not against any country: PM Modi

The missile was launched from the DRDO's testing range in Odisha's Balasore. At the time of testing of the A-SAT missile, G. Satheesh Reddy was camping in Balasore to see the project through.


'Mission Shakti' and ASAT missile test: All you need to know

"A-SAT missile will give new strength to India's space programme. I assure the international community that our capability won't be used against anyone but is purely India's defence initiative for its security," assured Prime Minister Modi in his televised address. Government sources also assured that this test would have no bearing on India's status in the MTCR (Missile Technology Control Regime) or other such treaties.


'Mission Shakti': India's first anti-satellite missile system that destroyed a LEO satellite

"'Mission Shakti' is an important step towards securing India's safety, economic growth and technological advancement," said Prime Minister Modi.

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05:46 UTC

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T.S. Kelso‏ @TSKelso 10 ч. назад

My best guess at this point would be MICROSAT-R, in a 260 x 282 km, 89.9 deg orbit. Would have been ascending over NOTAM area at ~0530 UTC, within the 0430-0830 UTC window. It should have been operational, facilitating tracking.

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Независимые аналитики склонны считать, что индийская противоспутниковая ракета поразила недавно запущенный КА Microsat-R (2019-006A)

https://sattrackcam.blogspot.com/2019/03/indias-surprise-asat-test-of-27-march.html

Wednesday, 27 March 2019

India's surprise ASAT test of 27 March 2019


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The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a surprise announcement in the morning of 27 March 2019, claiming that India conducted an anti-satellite (ASAT) test that night under the codename "Mission Shakti".

In the hours after the announcement, some sparse details appeared in Government statements and the Indian press: these included that the launch of the interceptor took place from Abdul Kalam island on the Indian East Coast, and the target was intercepted at an altitude of ~300 km. The missile used was a three-staged missile with two solid fuel boosters. The target satellite was not identified, other than that it was an Indian satellite.

T.S. Kelso, @Dutchspace on twitter and myself were however able to identify the target as being likely Microsat-r (2019-006A), a 740 kg Indian military satellite launched two months earlier, on 24 January 2019, on PLSV-C44 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre. We were also able to determine that the test must have happened near 5:40 UT (27 March 2019).

There are only two Indian satellites that fit an orbital altitude of ~300 km: Microsat-r (2019-006A) and Microsat-TD (2018-004T). Of these, Microsat-r was in a very low orbit (roughly 260 x 285 km). It would also pass right over Abdul Kalam island around 5:42 UT on 27 March 2019.

A Maritime Area Warning for "Hazardous operations" was given out before the test, which in hindsight is likely related to the test:

HYDROPAC 955/19

 NORTHERN INDIAN OCEAN.
 BAY OF BENGAL.
 INDIA.
 DNC 03.
 1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS 0430Z TO 0830Z DAILY
 27 AND 30 MAR IN AREA BOUND BY
 20-48.06N 087-02.24E, 18-07.27N 086-25.03E,
 01-46.62N 087-30.52E, 02-57.91N 093-50.49E,
 18-33.79N 088-46.21E, 20-48.95N 087-06.99E.
 2. CANCEL THIS MSG 300930Z MAR 19.//

 Authority: NAVAREA VIII 248/19 221002Z MAR 19.

 Date: 222130Z MAR 19
 Cancel: 30093000 Mar 19

Plotted on a map, it defines an elongated conical hazard area with the tip at Abdul Kalam island. The hazard area fits an object in a polar orbit. Moreover, it exactly fits the track of Microsat-r:


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The fit shows that the intercept might have occured near 5:40 UT, give or take a few minutes, at 283 km altitude while Microsat-r was northbound moving towards Abdul Kalam island. The fit to the hazard area is excellent.

Microsat-r was launched by PLSV-C44 on 24 January 2019, ostensibly as a military earth observation satellite. The satellite was initially in a 240 x 300 km orbit but manoeuvered into a more circular, less eccentric ~260 x 285 km late February.


photo: ISRO


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With this ASAT test, India joins a very small number of countries who have shown to have ASAT capabilities: the USA, Russia, and China. The test will certainly cause uneasiness with several countries and provoke diplomatic reactions and condemnation. This is technology many countries do not like to see proliferate, and testing ASAT weapons in space is widely seen as irresponsible, because of the large number of debris particles it generates on orbit, debris that can be a threat to other satellites. Our modern society is highly reliant on satellite technologies, so any threat to satellites (either from ASAT test debris, or by deliberate ASAT targetting) is a serious threat.

In this case, because of the low altitude of the target satellite, the debris threat will be limited (but not zero). Few satellites orbit at this altitude (the ISS for example orbits over 100 km higher). The vast majority of debris generated will quickly reenter into the earth atmosphere, most of it within only a few weeks. But previous ASAT tests like the Chinese Fengyun 1C intercept in 2007 and the USA's response to that, "Operation Burnt Frost" destroying the malfunctioned spy satellite USA 193 in 2008, have shown that a few debris pieces will be ejected into higher orbits, so even at this low altitude the danger of such a test is not zero. Nevertheless, the Indian government seems to have learned from the outcry following China's 2007 test, and they specifically point out the lower altitude of their intercept target, and the lower risk stemming from that.

As to the "why" of the test, there are several answers, some of which can be read in this excellent twitter thread by Brian Weeden. One reason is military posturing towards China. Another one, as Brian points out, is the current emerging call to restrict ASAT tests: India perhaps wanted to have a test in before these calls result in international treaties prohibiting them. Last but not least, the test could perhaps also be a first step towards an anti-ballistic missile system.

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Официальное разъяснение Правительства Индии (в лице МИД)

https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/31179/Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Mission_Shakti_Indias_AntiSatellite_Missile_test_conducted_on_27_March_2019

Frequently Asked Questions on Mission Shakti, India's Anti-Satellite Missile test conducted on 27 March, 2019
March 27, 2019

I. What was the test? 

1. On March 27, 2019 India conducted Mission Shakti, an anti-satellite missile test, fr om the Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Island launch complex.This was a technological mission carried out by DRDO. The satellite used in the mission was one of India's existing satellites operating in lower orbit. The test was fully successful and achieved all parameters as per plans. The test required an extremely high degree of precision and technical capability.

2. The significance of the test is that India has tested and successfully demonstrated its capability to interdict and intercept a satellite in outer space based on complete indigenous technology.

3. With this test, India joins an exclusive group of space faring nations consisting of USA, Russia and China.

II. Which satellite was used?

The satellite used was an Indian satellite.

III. Which Missile/Interceptor was used?

The DRDO's Ballistic Missile Defence interceptor was used, which is part of the ongoing ballistic missile defence programme.

IV. There are other ways to demonstrate ASAT capabilities such as "fly-by tests" and Jamming. Why has India used the particular technology of Kinetic Kill?

This is a technology where we have developed capability. Space technologies are constantly evolving. We have used the technology that is appropriate to achieve the objectives set out in this mission.

V. Does the test create space debris?

The test was done in the lower atmosphere to ensure that there is no space debris. Whatever debris that is generated will decay and fall back onto the earth within weeks.

VI. Why did we do the test?

1. India has a long standing and rapidly growing space programme. It has expanded rapidly in the last five years. The Mangalyaan Mission to Mars was successfully launched. Thereafter, the government has sanctioned the Gaganyaan Mission which will take Indians to outer space.

2. India has undertaken 102 spacecraft missions consisting of communication satellites, earth observation satellites, experimental satellites, navigation satellites, apart from satellites meant for scientific research and exploration, academic studies and other small satellites. India's space programme is a critical backbone of India's security, economic and social infrastructure.

3. The test was done to verify that India has the capability to safeguard our space assets. It is the Government of India's responsibility to defend the country's interests in outer space.

VII. Why was the test done now?

The tests were done after we had acquired the required degree of confidence to ensure its success, and reflects the intention of the government to enhance India's national security. India has seen an accelerated space development programme since 2014.

VIII. Is India entering into an arms race in outer space?

1. India has no intention of entering into an arms race in outer space. We have always maintained that space must be used only for peaceful purposes. We are against the weaponization of Outer Space and support international efforts to reinforce the safety and security of space based assets.

2. India believes that Outer space is the common heritage of humankind and it is the responsibility of all space-faring nations to preserve and promote the benefits flowing from advances made in space technology and its applications for all.

3. India is a party to all the major international treaties relating to Outer Space. India already implements a number of Transparency and Confidence Building Measures(TCBMs) – including registering space objects with the UN register, prelaunch notifications, measures in harmony with the UN Space Mitigation Guidelines, participation in Inter Agency Space Debris Coordination (IADC) activities with regard to space debris management, undertaking SOPA (Space Object Proximity Awareness and COLA (Collision Avoidance) Analysis and numerous international cooperation activities, including hosting the UN affiliated Centre for Space and Science Technology Education in Asia and Pacific. India has been participating in all sessions of the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space. 

4. India supported UNGA resolution 69/32 on No First Placement of Weapons on Outer Space. We see the No First Placement of weapons in outer space as only an interim step and not a substitute for concluding substantive legal measures to ensure the prevention of an arms race in outer space, which should continue to be a priority for the international community.

5. India supports the substantive consideration of the issue of Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space (PAROS) in the Conference on Disarmament wh ere it has been on the agenda since 1982.

IX. What is the international law on weapons in outer space?

1. The principal international Treaty on space is the 1967 Outer Space Treaty. India is a signatory to this treaty, and ratified it in 1982. The Outer Space Treaty prohibits only weapons of mass destruction in outer space, not ordinary weapons.

2. India expects to play a role in the future in the drafting of international law on prevention of an arms race in outer space including inter alia on the prevention of the placement of weapons in outer space in its capacity as a major space faring nation with proven space technology.

3. India is not in violation of any international law or Treaty to which it is a Party or any national obligation.

X. Is the test directed against any country?

1. The test is not directed against any country. India's space capabilities do not threaten any country and nor are they directed against anyone.

2. At the same time, the government is committed to ensuring the country's national security interests and is alert to threats from emerging technologies. The capability achieved through the Anti-Satellite missile test provides credible deterrence against threats to our growing space-based assets from long range missiles, and proliferation in the types and numbers of missiles.

New Delhi
March 27, 2019

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Hugh Lewis‏ @ProfHughLewis 2 ч. назад

India ASAT test: quick simulation of the breakup of MICROSAT-R & resulting #spacedebris. Guesses for intercept speed & projectile mass. Characteristics of fragments shown come from distributions described in Johnson et al. 2001, ASR (28/9), 1377-1384. REPEAT: it's a simulation

Video


2 ч. назад

Here are the orbits for the fragments shown in the video. The apogees of some orbits are quite high, thanks to the energy provided by the collision. In-line with the comparison with Burnt Frost made by @brianweeden earlier. Again, it's a simulation so these are not real orbits.




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And here is a still from the simulation showing the situation at 13:35 UTC on 27 March 2019.

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Saptak Mondal‏ @saptak__mondal 7 ч. назад

Finally! The picture of #ASAT has been released. The picture of the anti-satellite missile was taken moment after the launch at Integrated test range, Odisha. @IndoPac_Info @VinodDX9 @Aryanwarlord @LawrenceSellin @Commandounknown @strategic_front #MissionShakti




7 ч. назад

Correction: The missile test was conducted from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island.


4 ч. назад

#ASAT missile test video. #MissionShakti @IndoPac_Info @VinodDX9 @Aryanwarlord @LawrenceSellin @Commandounknown @strategic_front

Video

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Странно: если столкновение в лоб то почему обломки на более высоких орбитах? Чтото взорвалось?

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Или там всё взорвалось...  :oops:

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Старый пишет:
Странно: если столкновение в лоб то почему обломки на более высоких орбитах? Чтото взорвалось?

Очевидно, не болванка, а взрывная боеголовка с поражающими элементами.

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https://tass.ru/kosmos/6267252

США изучили заявления Индии о космическом мусоре после противоспутниковых испытаний
ВАШИНГТОН, 28 марта. /ТАСС/. США приняли к сведению заявления индийской стороны о намерении избежать проблемы космического мусора во время противоспутниковых испытаний. Об этом ТАСС заявил в среду представитель Госдепартамента.
"Госдепартамент видел заявления премьер-министра [Индии Нарендры] Моди о противоспутниковых испытаниях. В рамках нашего прочного стратегического партнерства с Индией мы продолжим преследовать общие интересы в космосе и научно- техническом сотрудничестве, включая охрану и безопасность в космосе", - сообщили в Госдепартаменте.
"У США вызывает серьезное беспокойство проблема космического мусора. Мы приняли к сведению заявления властей Индии, что испытания были проведены таким образом, чтобы избежать проблемы космического мусора", - заявили в дипведомстве США.

Как сообщил ранее МИД Индии, испытания противоспутниковой ракеты, получившие название "Миссия Шакти", прошли 27 марта. Пуск был произведен с ракетного полигона, расположенного на острове Абдул Калам в Бенгальском заливе у побережья восточного штата Одиша. Сбитый аппарат был индийским спутником. Испытания были полностью успешными и достигли всех запланированных результатов.

Дипведомство Индии также выступило с заявлением, что испытания прошли на относительно небольшой высоте, чтобы после них на орбите не осталось никакого космического мусора. Все обломки, на которые распался уничтоженный аппарат, упадут на Землю в течение нескольких недель.

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DutchSpace‏ @DutchSpace 1 мин. назад

For those wondering, yes the target of the Indian ASAT test, MICROSAT-R, has "moved" (green before test, red after) but let's give @18SPCS a few days to track debris etc. #MissionShakti

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brianweeden‏Подлинная учетная запись @brianweeden 12 ч. назад

14+ hours since #MissionShakti and still no confirmation of fragmentation or #spacedebris from @18SPCS, or any official comment from the USG at all (that I've seen)


Kyle Libby‏ @KyleM_Libby 11 ч. назад

В ответ @brianweeden @18SPCS

Gen Thompson just said at SASC they were tracking 270 pieces, expected to increase

Idrees Ali‏Подлинная учетная запись @idreesali114 12 ч. назад

Lieutenant General David Thompson, vice commander of U.S. Air Force Space Command, just told lawmakers that they were tracking about 270 different objects in the debris field, but that the International Space Station was not at risk at this point.

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Интересно однако что наличие противоспутниковой системы индусы выставили как признак космической сверхдержавы. 
До сих пор признаком космической сверхдержавы была собственная пилотируемая программа, хотя бы в виде собственного модуля и грузового корабля. Индусам до этого ещё весьма далеко. 
 Признаком просто космической державы до сих пор вроде бы был независимый доступ на ГСО (наличие геостационарного носителя). Даже с этим у индусов пока не очень то хорошо. Так что рано ей тягаться с Японией и Европой. Пусть пока довольствуется последним шестым местом. И гордится тем что она - единственная космическая держава которая пока не стала космической сверхдержавой.  

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2019 India Anti-Satellite Test

Analytical Graphics, Inc.

Опубликовано: 27 мар. 2019 г.

On 3-27-2019, India performed a successful anti-satellite weapon test. AGI's VP of Engineering, Tom Johnson discusses preliminary findings.

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https://ria.ru/20190328/1552184170.html

Эксперт: обломки индийского спутника создают угрозу для запуска "Прогресса"
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МОСКВА, 28 мар - РИА Новости. Обломки индийского космического аппарата, уничтоженного в среду при испытаниях Индией противоспутниковой ракеты, не угрожают безопасности Международной космической станции, однако могут создать угрозу при запуске на орбиту грузового корабля "Прогресс МС-11", рассказал РИА Новости ведущий научный сотрудник отдела Института космических исследований (ИКИ) РАН Натан Эйсмонт.

Запуск грузового корабля "Прогресс МС-11" с космодрома Байконур намечен на 4 апреля.

"При любом запуске космические аппараты всю последовательность высот проходят, и в этом случае вероятность не нулевая существует. Столкновение возможно в том числе и для "Прогресса", - сказал он.

Он пояснил, что обломки на высоте 300 километров могут просуществовать до полугода, создавая опасность для всех запусков.

В то же время он отметил, что безопасности МКС эти обломки, скорее всего, не угрожают. "Я специально не проводил подсчетов, но сразу могу сказать, что безопасности МКС обломки не угрожают, если данные (о высоте уничтожения спутника - ред.), которые опубликованы, соответствуют действительности. На 100 процентов я не ручаюсь. Станция летает на высоте 400 километров, сбили на низкой орбите. Но разлет осколков мог пойти и наверх, тогда, конечно, какие-то угрозы будут. Стопроцентной гарантии нельзя дать", - сказал эксперт.

Эйсмонт напомнил, что аналогичные испытания противоспутниковой ракеты Китаем в 2007 году привели к образованию нескольких тысяч обломков, из-за угрозы столкновения с которыми МКС несколько раз проводила маневры уклонения.

В "Роскосмосе", ракетно-космической корпорации "Энергия" (оператор российского сегмента МКС) и ЦНИИмаш (в состав входит Центр управления полетами) РИА Новости не стали комментировать данную ситуацию.

Ранее премьер-министр Индии Нарендра Моди заявил, что произведенная в стране ракета успешно сбила спутник на высоте 300 километров. По словам премьера, теперь Индия стала крупной космической державой.