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Ground-based optical observations of the orbital debris environment
Space debris encompasses both natural meteoroid and artificial (human-made) orbital debris. Meteoroids are in orbit about the sun, while most artificial debris is in orbit about the Earth (hence the term “orbital” debris). Orbital debris is the term for any object in Earth orbit that no longer serves a useful function. These objects include non-operational spacecraft, derelict launch vehicle stages, mission-related debris, and fragmentation debris. NASA - Orbital Debris Management and Risk Mitigation.
Space Debris Research Lab is a virtual lab (science website) that studies the mechanisms of motion of functionable space systems through MIRCE Space, to understand, design and manage sustainable space missions regarding: On-Orbit Satellite Servicing, Rendezvous and Docking, Remote Sensing Technologies, Tracking Aids, Deorbit Systems, Orbital Debris Observations and Environmental Protection From Orbital Debris. Space Debris Research Lab is also studying the mechanisms of the motion of remote sensing and small spacecraft technologies through MIRCE Space used for collecting and analysing data about Earth and Space environmental phenomena.
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The orbital debris observations are made from non-permanent observatory located at Novi Sad metropolitan area, Serbia. It is expected that the future work will include observations from Accra, Ghana and Bangalore, India.
Optical observations of large orbital debris in low Earth orbit (LEO) [Non-operational spacecrafts and derelict launch vehicle stages - rocket bodies]:
Observations of Orbital Debris:
- from McKnight Top 50 - the 50 statistically most concerning derelict objects in LEO (old and new list)
- on uncontrolled reentry path
- involved in conjunction and fragmentation events
Other Observations of Interest:
- International Space Station (ISS)
- satellites on environmental research missions
- Earth and Space environmental phenomena
ResearchGate: Optical Observations of Large Orbital Debris in Low Earth Orbit
ResearchGate: Optical Observations of Orbital Debris on Uncontrolled Reentry Path
ResearchGate: Optical Observations of Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3)
ResearchGate: Optical Observations of Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) in October 2024
OBSERVATIONS OF ORBITAL DEBRIS:
OTHER OBSERVATIONS OF INTEREST:
MIRCE Akademy | Devon | Exeter | UK
MIRCE Science is one of the supporters of the ESA Zero Debris Charter https://esoc.esa.int/supporting-zero-debris-charter
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