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Space debris: satellite Meteosat

by

ESA/Novapix

Reference

e-sat99-00116

Date

2008-05-05

A measure against space debris is minimizing the number of objects released during spacecraft operations. Typical "mission-related objects" (MRO) include adapters used between two satellites in a dual launch, telescope covers, bolts, cast off yo-yo spinners, etc. Spacecraft designers and operators must design missions so that objects stay attached to the spacecraft and do not become additional space debris.