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Failed Russian Mars Probe may be the most toxic and dangerous object to strike Earth.

Braznor

Braznor

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http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-russia-mars-probe-20111110,0,527847.story

"About 7 tons of nitrogen tetroxide and hydrazine, which could freeze before ultimately entering, will make it the most toxic falling satellite ever," James Oberg, a NASA veteran who now works as a space consultant, said in an email to the Associated Press. "What was billed as the heaviest interplanetary probe ever may become one of the heaviest space derelicts to ever fall back to Earth out of control."
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Wee, now that sounds delicious. :whiste:
 
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Wow, that's embarrassing. Nitrogen tetroxide and hydrazine are nasty as all heck, but they won't last long. At least it's much better than scattering radioactive material over a large area.
 
We talk about this, but Ive always wondered how much radioactivity we've taken in over the 60 years of nuclear testing around the world.
 
I guess they skipped the contingency part of the mission. Satellite launches have explosive charges wired into the launch vehicle and later stages so that worst case they can be destroyed if they fail to reach orbit.
 
They are the ones ferrying us to and from the International Space Station (which we mostly paid for and built) so they are good for something. But as far as sending up their own missions they're still a mess- they need someone to copy from to get it right- that or a lot of help.
 
Modelworks said:
I guess they skipped the contingency part of the mission. Satellite launches have explosive charges wired into the launch vehicle and later stages so that worst case they can be destroyed if they fail to reach orbit.
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Probably used parts made in China that failed. :biggrin:
 
If you people would have actually read the article quoted, you wouldn't sound like a bunch of retards.

The vehicle is in orbit and they suspect a software glitch prevented the propulsion system meant to send it on it's way to Phobos from firing. They hope to activate it soon and possibly save the mission.
 
I hate it when news take shit out of context making Russia's (or anyone) attempt stupid.

How many times did US fail to send shit to Mars? Not 0 like that headline makes you assume.
 
Number1 said:
If you people would have actually read the article quoted, you wouldn't sound like a bunch of retards.

The vehicle is in orbit and they suspect a software glitch prevented the propulsion system meant to send it on it's way to Phobos from firing. They hope to activate it soon and possibly save the mission.
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And if they don't? It's in a decaying orbit facing eventual re-entry. Glub.

Speaking of retards, this place is full of 'em! Find your place in line and please be courteous, there are ladies present! :biggrin:
 
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