Understanding the Atmospheric Effects of Spacecraft Re-entry
This was posted to the Fediverse. The original post from COSPAR, The Committee on Space Research (COSPAR): can be found here
This is an upcoming workshop looking at the environmental impact of spacecraft reentry in to the Earths Atmosphere.
This workshop will address the impact of spacecraft re-entry on the atmosphere. The aim is to bring together atmospheric chemists and physicists, material experts, the space industry, and international space research related organizations to highlight the gaps in our understanding of the modelling and how we can improve testing to obtain relevant data and suggest appropriate mitigation and regulatory measures.
This sounds like a fascinating area of research and discussion, as any exploration of space needs to take into account any environmental impacts.
Understanding the Atmospheric Effects of Spacecraft Re-entry (10-11 January 2024): Overview · Indico at ESA / ESTEC
Workshop information
It will be interesting to learn about the findings and conclusions from this, as it will open up further discussion on the topic(s) raised.
Update June 25
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NASA Pandora
Pandora is a small satellite designed to characterize exoplanet atmospheres and their host stars. It is slated to observe at least 20 different planets during its one year of science operations.
Looks like an interesting mission, which will look for hazes, clouds and water in exoplanets and help search for any indications that life may exist out side of our solar system.
There are some good contenders out there, but nothing concrete has, as yet, been found and there does seem to be quite a few criteria for this.
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Latest FutureLearn course
I signed up to another FutureLearn course, “Atmospheric Chemistry : Planets and life beyond Earth” a few weeks ago.
Mostly for personal interest, however, parts of this will tie in with the National Curriculum.
This is a 4 hour course, spread over 2 weeks, I took my time to compete this as I had other things to do at the same time.
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23/5/2022
This course is now complete.
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