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What are the dangers of space debris?

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  • Duration: 2 mins
  • Publication date: 17 Aug 2015
  • Part of series Satellites Systems and Applications TPN

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What is space debris and what happens to it? We asked leading industry experts about the threats space debris poses and how debris can be avoided. For more information, events and networking opportunities visit us at http://www.theiet.org/Satellite

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  • TPN
  • applications
  • debris
  • orbit
  • rocket
  • satellite
  • satellites
  • space
  • spacecraft
  • systems

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    Dr Chris Brunskill

    Upstream Technologies Lead at the Satellite Applic

    Dr Chris Brunskill is an electronics engineer specialising in spacecraft systems. He obtained a Masters of Engineering degree in electronics and satellite engineering from the University of Surrey and a PhD in space robotics from the Surrey Space Centre. Chris is passionate about open, innovative technology development in the space sector, with a specific focus on applications in nano- and micro-satellite platforms.
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    Matthew Cosby

    Qinetiq, Chief Engineer, Space UK

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    Craig Clark

    Clyde Space, CEO

  • Ralph Cordey

    Ralph Cordey

    Airbus Defence and Space, Earth Observation Business Development

  • CB

    Dr Chris Brunskill

    Upstream Technologies Lead at the Satellite Applic

    Dr Chris Brunskill is an electronics engineer specialising in spacecraft systems. He obtained a Masters of Engineering degree in electronics and satellite engineering from the University of Surrey and a PhD in space robotics from the Surrey Space Centre. Chris is passionate about open, innovative technology development in the space sector, with a specific focus on applications in nano- and micro-satellite platforms.
  • MC

    Matthew Cosby

    Qinetiq, Chief Engineer, Space UK

  • Ralph Cordey

    Ralph Cordey

    Airbus Defence and Space, Earth Observation Business Development

  • CB

    Dr Chris Brunskill

    Upstream Technologies Lead at the Satellite Applic

    Dr Chris Brunskill is an electronics engineer specialising in spacecraft systems. He obtained a Masters of Engineering degree in electronics and satellite engineering from the University of Surrey and a PhD in space robotics from the Surrey Space Centre. Chris is passionate about open, innovative technology development in the space sector, with a specific focus on applications in nano- and micro-satellite platforms.
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