Standing watch over a crowded space

[glenc]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7916582.stm
The number of bits of space junk between 1cm and 10cm in size is estimated at 200,000

[Robh]

Interesting facts. Thanks Glen.
Yes. From the article, the worrying thing is that keeping tabs on all the junk is beyond the US military and the so called "collision cascade"- a domino effect where collisions create more debris which generates more collisions and even more debris.
I can see a future career in COST (Collection of Orbital Space Trash).
Maybe Richard Branson will come on board!
Regards, Rob.

[Jen]

:eyepop::eyepop:I can see a future career in COST (Collection of Orbital Space Trash). :D
who do i hand my resume over to apply for the job :lol:

Um Jen what do u do for a living?
Im a space garbo chick :lol:

[glenc]

Good one.

[Robh]

I did some initial COSTing. About 100 billion should cover it.
NASA said we could have their retired space shuttles for a song.
Richard said he would think it over.
No experience necessary. In-flight training.
But must have a sense of humour. You're in, Jen!
Only one problem, no-one will cover for life insurance.
Now, I am getting carried away (space maybe)!

Apologies to Glen. Space junk is a serious issue.
Rob.

[astroron]

This was posted 2 days ago in another thread.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=43593