How Did ISRO Achieve Zero Orbital Debris in Space?
Have you ever wondered, what happens to all the debris left behind by satellite launches? Well, with the increase in satellite launches, a new crisis has emerged and that is space debris.
Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation, or ISRO, made headlines by achieving a significant milestone in tackling this crisis.
ISRO's PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission left 'zero orbital debris' in Earth's orbit. But how did they do it? lets know about it in this video.
So, During the mission, the fourth stage of the rocket, known as the PSLV, was transformed into a kind of orbital station, called the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3.
After completing its primary mission of deploying satellites into their orbits, POEM-3 was lowered to a lower orbit, making it more susceptible to re-entering Earth's atmosphere and burning up.
Why is this significant? Well, with the increasing number of satellites in orbit, space debris has become a major concern.
Space debris, including defunct satellites and rocket fragments, poses a risk to space assets due to their high speeds.
These collisions can create even more debris, leading to a chain reaction known as the 'Kessler syndrome.
To address this problem, space agencies around the world are working on solutions.
Some are developing technologies to capture and remove debris from orbit, while others are focusing on preventing collisions in the first place.
ISRO's POEM missions are just one example of how space agencies are tackling the space debris crisis.
By working together, we can ensure that space remains a safe and sustainable environment for future generations.
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