clburton24 t1_j0d5kg2 wrote on December 15, 2022 at 7:58 PM

Reply to comment by Xenjael in Russian space capsule leak likely caused by micrometeorite by getBusyChild

China and the US have also blown up satellites in orbit...

Xenjael t1_j0dhgyy wrote on December 15, 2022 at 9:14 PM

Funny how we also haven't damaged our own modules repeatedly. We know what can happen if too much debris collects, pointing at US early efforts is a bit ridiculous. Last time we did it was... 1985. From an f-15 in low orbit, meaning no debris in the upper atmosphere. Russia was 2021 and its already fucking up their space missions.

abecido t1_j0fieek wrote on December 16, 2022 at 6:51 AM

A F-15 in space? Tom Cruise, is that you?

Xenjael t1_j0fncub wrote on December 16, 2022 at 7:54 AM

I should watch those movies one day.

https://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/18/world/asia/18cnd-china.html

Anyway this goes into the 1985 test.

clburton24 t1_j0e3vo8 wrote on December 15, 2022 at 11:46 PM

Last time we did this was...2008. And how would an F-15 be in low orbit? The satellite was in low Earth orbit.

We also do not know if this is a result of the satellite test my dude. I think what Russia did was stupid, but damn, American craft have been hit by debris. See STS-7