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SmartVoter22

(639 posts)
6. Proof again, that gravity works.
Sun May 9, 2021, 10:22 AM
May 2021

Even at 18,000mph, the speed with which things stay in orbit. Our rockets and spacecraft, will always slow down ( unless boosted) until gravity takes over and pulls the object to earth. Gravity is consistent, predictable and reliable.
Our atmosphere is thick enough, with water molecules to create enough friction to cause these space objects to burst into flame, as they descend.
It's the last part of that decent, which can vary a bit, that determines where an object will fall. That small amount of distance, is linked to the speed which determines it's rate of fall. But it will come down.

Most spacecraft are well designed to include the final moments of the spacecraft's life, but apparently the Chinese have decided that this one phase is not worth looking after.

Could we accidentally, but kinda on purpose, have some of our chunky space bits fall on a predetermined spot on earth?
I like Tienanmen Square, as it's already setup to showcase the landing spot where tourists could take selfies with the space bit.

I'm just speculating here as a 'lead by example' proposal for the space programs around the world.

(sigh). I gave those Jewish Space Laser people speak easy May 2021 #1
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LOL! n/t EndlessWire May 2021 #5
That's right about where it was when I quit watching. 2naSalit May 2021 #3
This time. OnlinePoker May 2021 #4
I know, our species is out of control... 2naSalit May 2021 #9
Proof again, that gravity works. SmartVoter22 May 2021 #6
IOW BumRushDaShow May 2021 #7
I would neve wish such a thing on the good people of Hong Kong, but I thought it would be ironic Martin68 May 2021 #14
It would have been ironic if it hit a WalMart parking lot. JohnnyRingo May 2021 #8
I was on the... 2naSalit May 2021 #10
hahaha JohnnyRingo May 2021 #11
Right? 2naSalit May 2021 #12
Nice one! BlueWavePsych May 2021 #13
So, this wasn't caused by an unintended incident, right? Sapient Donkey May 2021 #15
"Took a tour to see the stars but they weren't out tonight..." greenjar_01 May 2021 #16
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