Update on the Swarm-B spacecraft debris alert: experts at ESA’s Space Debris Office confirm that the planned burn (boosting the craft ca. 35 m higher) would reduce collision risk to acceptable levels. GO/NO GO for the burn happens tomorrow morning. Full details in the Rocket Science blog. Teams at ESOC very busy today!
Planned debris manoeuvre looks good
The Space Debris Office at ESOC have updated their conjunction alert based on the on-going manoeuvre planning. The news is positive! If the manoeuvre is conducted, the object is now forecast to pass in front of Swarm-B by 746m and beneath the craft by an additional 35 m, in addition to the initially…