Russian Anti-Satellite Weapon Causes Emergency On Space Station

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Yesterday the Russian military tested a new Anti-Satellite missile on an old, dead Soviet satellite. The test was a success and now there are thousands of pieces of debris crossing the orbit of the Space Station. Space is big, and the chances of an impacts are low, but this particular satellite was relatively close to the altitude of the ISS, rather than low down like recent US and Indian tests meaning the debris will remain in orbit longer and have a long term cost for operations in Low Earth Orbit.

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The "Fly Safe" sign off hits differently on this one.

Jevaughn
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That was the most angry yet genuine "Fly safe" you've ever spoken!

Elristan
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I can only imagine the "what the fuck?" moment in mission control for the space station on a normal monday morning (or whatever the local time was).

TobyAsE
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Kudos for mentioning only slightly less irresponsible antisat weapons tests/demonstrations by other powers, including the US (with a bit of background I wasn't aware of). This madness must stop.

bazoo
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That "fly safe" wasn't a suggestion, it was an order.

OwOraTheWitch
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Who would have guessed that an anti satellite weapon would threaten every satellite

mekafinchi
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Just watched this on the news and was waiting for your detailed breakdown.

uggooga
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This just shows in one action, just how incredibly clever humans can be, while at the same time showing how immensely stupid we are.

spy
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That satellite orbit height graph shows Solar cycles so well (expanded atmosphere and more drag during max and shrinking with less drag during min).

elmurcis
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We need a global Kessler Syndrome countdown clock like the Doomsday clock.
Just for the awareness outside our small spacegeek circle.

NullHand
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I always look forward to how each "fly safe" sign off is different every single time. This one was quite ominous!

ThatKoukiZ
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Quoting Rick Moranis in Spaceballs: "I knew it, I am surrounded by a-holes."

dixn
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Listened to the audio transmissions and I'm realizing that this is the rookie Commander handling this right now! Talk about a baptism by fire!

Yo_Its_Matty_ice
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When Scott says Fly Safe the way he said that, you know he is pissed.

lextacy
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Going to need that 'fly safe' more than ever

Zuckerkome
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Scott: "fly safe"
Military generals in a secret bunker in Siberia: " Holy shit, he is pissed, we better cancel the next test..."

ВикторФирсов-еф
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So there is now birdshot flying around the Earth at over 10 times the speed of regular birdshot?

twistedyogert
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Good ol Kessler syndrome creeping up on us. Saw the article when I woke up and patiently waited for your input! You really help understand all the technical jargon in layman's terms!

Tinyymon
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*literally anything space related appears on my news feed*

"I'll wait until the Scott Manly video before I give it any interest."

ARose-ikmi
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When Scott Manley Says "FLY SAFE" like that, you know its not a suggestion anymore lol.

maddman