Recently, news about the impact of the Chinese space station has attracted a lot of attention. Some question whyInternational Space StationIt has never been hit, and the Chinese space station has such problems. However, the facts are worrying - not only the solar wing of the Chinese space station was hit, but evenInternational Space StationIt's no exception. Again, this illustratesSpaceFor any countryAstronauticsThere is a huge threat. However, humans cannot solve this problem completely. This article will focus on itInternational Space StationThe impact of the solar wings, and the dilemma faced by humanity and the possible future directions.
Many people are rightInternational Space StationThe circumstances of the impact were questioned, mainly because the news of the impact on the solar wing had not been disclosed before. However, we received information in December 2023 about:International Space StationThe news of the impact of the solar wings and, according to the disclosure, the situation is very dire. Judging by the news on the X platform,International Space StationThe solar wing was hit, which once again proves itSpaceThe risk cannot be ignored. Regrettably, however, humanity is currently unable to solve this problem. Next, we'll take a step-by-step approach.
Some are skeptical about the impact of the solar wings of the Chinese space station. However, in Shenzhou XVIIManned spacecraftDuring the mission, China publicly disclosed relevant information: due toSpaceThe fragmentation of the growing number of long-term operationsAstronauticsIt is inevitable that the device will be hit by tiny particles and cause minor damage. Some of those who questioned it were inadvertently linked to other issues, arguing that China's space station had been vandalized. However, the same problem occurs:International Space StationChina** publicly stated that the Shenzhou-17 mission includes out-of-cabin maintenance of the solar wing to repair the damaged parts. Therefore, these voices of skepticism are unfounded. Recently aboutInternational Space StationReports of the impact of the solar wing also provide more details. According to one of the sharer's images,International Space StationThe two solar wings were badly impacted. The first diagram shows thatSolar cellsThe 58 wires of plate 3a were damaged and the diodes were broken. The second picture showsSolar cellsBreakdown of a wire on plate 2a. Therefore, it can be concluded thatInternational Space StationIt has also suffered hundreds of impacts from micrometeorites and debris. FourthSpaceThe garbage problem: a dilemma that humans are powerless to solve.
Why are there more and moreSpaceGarbage?This is because withTechnologydevelopment,SpaceThere are more and more launch missions,SpaceGarbage is also increasing rapidly. According to open sources, the Earth is aboveSpaceThe amount of garbage is growing at an "explosive" rate every year. However, humans are forSpaceGarbage disposal is powerless. It was proposed to be adoptedLasersBurn it or use a net bag to solve itSpaceGarbage issues, but these ideas are still in the conceptual stage and are very difficult to implement. Therefore, humanity is facingSpacegarbage problem when a good solution has not been found. In the future, as humanity continuesSpaceLaunch mission,SpaceThe garbage problem is likely to get even worse.
Whether it's the Chinese space station orInternational Space Station, all have early warning systems. These systems include the early warning system of the space station itself as well as ground station pairsSpacemonitoring and support. However, as mentioned earlier, most of themSpaceWaste can be monitored, but the operation of some tiny particles is difficult to track. Even if the station's own early warning system is triggered, if it does not pose a significant threat to the station, no measures may be taken to make orbit changes. In addition, take into accountSpaceThere may be hundreds of millions of tiny particlesSpaceGarbage, it is very difficult and almost impossible to avoid every particle. Therefore, do not make the mistake of thinking that the early warning system is out of order, as long as it does not affect the normal operation of the space station, there is no problem. In addition, the establishment of better early warning systems requires the cooperation of the international community and joint efforts to solve the problemSpaceSecurity issues.
1.Strengthening international cooperation: due toSpaceThe problem of waste is global and requires the joint efforts of all countries to solve it. Strengthen international cooperation, share information and technology, and develop commonSpaceThe garbage management policy is solvedSpaceSecurity issuesCritical
2.ImproveSpaceGarbage monitoring capacity: strengthenedSpaceThe monitoring capabilities, including the use of more advanced technological equipment, have improvedSpaceTraceability and identification of garbage. Only in time to graspSpaceThe location and movement trajectory of garbage can be protected accordinglySpaceUtensil.
3.ExploreSpaceJunk Removal Technology: Despite the current cleanupSpaceThe garbage technique is still more difficult, butScienceHome and engineers are constantly trying new approaches. LasersTechniques such as burning, netting ** and so on are all potentialSolution, which needs to be continuously studied and improved.
4.Build internationalSpaceTransportationGoverning Body: Similar to Earth'sTransportationgoverning body, the establishment of an internationalSpaceTransportationGoverning body, rightSpaceThe launch mission is coordinated and monitored in a unified manner to avoid collisions and conflicts. This requires the active participation and cooperation of all States.
SpaceSecurity is a serious challenge, but it is also an international issue. Chinese space station andInternational Space StationThe solar wing impact event is another reminder to humanitySpaceThe problem of garbage cannot be ignored. Although humanity is not able to fully solve it at the momentSpacesecurity issues, but by strengthening international cooperation, improvingSpacewaste monitoring capacity, exploring new clean-up technologies, and building internationalSpaceTransportationmanagement agencies and other measures can be:SpaceSecurity issues to find betterSolution。We should work together to protectSpaceenvironment, ensuring that humans are exploringSpaceand be able to return safely.