Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) video

Posted on September 21, 2011 by sclaypoole

NASA now predicts its Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) will deorbit Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, United States time. Most of the spacecraft–the size of a school bus (5.7 metric tons)–will burn up in the atmosphere, although 26 pieces are expected to survive reentry. 

AGI engineers used our software to create this video depicting:

· UARS in its current orbit
· Its potential debris area
· Burn-up at reentry
· A representative statistical breakup model
· UARS estimated debris region

Please write to media@agi.com if you need a broadcast-quality version of this video.

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Stefanie Claypoole is AGI's corporate communications manager. And an Emily Dickinson fan.
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7 Responses to Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) video

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  2. BOB UMBA says:
    September 22, 2011 at 12:59 am

    TO ALL MY FRIENDS…PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM ME FRIDAY.
    WITH MY KIND OF LUCK….DAM THING WILL FALL ON MY HOUSE.

    Reply
  3. marie lenjen says:
    September 23, 2011 at 12:37 pm

    im so afraid pls tell me how, or what r the steps 2 be strong in this kind of matter..

    Reply
  4. A_sciFi_fan says:
    September 23, 2011 at 5:55 pm

    Great video! Very clear depiction of orbit & descent. ***applause***

    Reply
  5. antonio says:
    September 24, 2011 at 7:15 am

    complimenti

    Reply

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