Re: OT What is the big deal about Hubble danger?

dicko wrote:
On Fri, 15 May 2009 13:29:09 -0700, Steve Daniels <sdaniels@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:


They're worried that a bit of space junk will hit them, and
they'll need a new ride home.

I like how the newsmedia is hyping this fact. I mean, the HST has
been in orbit for 19 years and hasnt been hit by any debris yet.

Here's a quote from an article today:

"That wasn't the only unnerving thing about this mission.

Space is particularly littered in this 350-mile-high orbit, and
Atlantis and its crew face a greater risk of being slammed by a piece
of junk. As a precaution, NASA has a rescue shuttle on standby, ready
to launch in just three days if necessary."

So why would they be slammed with space junk during this 5 day
mission, if the HST hasnt been hit in 19 years?

It's called the "Maturation of the odds."


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