Debris From Indian ASAT Test Still In Orbit

Credit: Defense Research and Development Organization
Contrary to India’s predictions, debris from the country’s intentional destruction of its 1,630-lb. (740 kg) Microsat-R spacecraft six weeks ago has not re-entered, with more than 6,400 fragments at least 0.4 in. in diameter still in orbit, Robert Hall, director of operations for AGI’s Commercial...
Irene Klotz

Irene Klotz is Senior Space Editor for Aviation Week, based in Cape Canaveral. Before joining Aviation Week in 2017, Irene spent 25 years as a wire service reporter covering human and robotic spaceflight, commercial space, astronomy, science and technology for Reuters and United Press International.

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