Newswise — Experts are available to discuss the re-entry of NASA’s Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS).
The decommissioned Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) fell back to Earth between 11:23 p.m. EDT Friday, Sept. 23 and 1:09 a.m. Sept. 24.
The precise re-entry time and location of debris impacts have not been determined.
The UARS saga spotlights the importance of space situational awareness and highlights a special case of the debris problem: derelict satellites and the need for spacecraft to be de-orbited or moved to graveyard orbits.
Secure World Foundation (SWF) experts on orbital debris, space situational awareness, space traffic management, space sustainability, and related topics are on-call.
Available for comment are:
Dr. Ray Williamson Executive DirectorSecure World FoundationCell Phone: 1-303-501-0430 Email: [email protected]
Brian WeedenTechnical AdvisorSecure World FoundationCell phone: 1-202-683-8534Email: [email protected]
Victoria A. SamsonWashington, D.C. Office DirectorSecure World FoundationCell phone: 1-202-352-6416Email: [email protected]
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