You want to launch a satellite? Sorry the sky is full!
Date: Thursday, September 16 @ 11:59:22 UTC
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 We have all come to depend on communications in all its forms. When we use a telephone call, browse the internet, travel by air and of course, use a satnav, much of it is requires or uses satellite communications technology.
Now I knew there were a huge number of satellites in orbit but nevertheless I was taken aback when I saw this YouTUBE video, made from the data published by Analytic Graphic Inc.
The enormous number of satellites in orbit, many of which have long since ceased duty, leads you to wonder how we manage to safely launch any space vehicles at all.
The video is well worth a watch, I defy you not to be amazed!
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