Galileo satellites.

[traveller]

The successful launch of four Galileo satellites yesterday brings the network up to a total of 18 in full operation out of the planned total of 24 (with six in-orbit spares). So it's now very close to being a fully operational network and will deliver sub meter positional accuracy as well as introducing new features such as the search and rescue service which can relay distress signals from emergency beacons to a rescue coordination centre and, importantly, notify the sender that the signal has been received and help is on the way, a first.

Source PocketGPSworld.com

[Dreamcatcher]

Currently 1400 satellites are travelling around the earth with about 200 being launched each year. I wonder about the effect on nature and if these satellites contribute towards the weather records we seem to keep breaking more so than so called global warming.

[traveller]

Currently 1400 satellites are travelling around the earth with about 200 being launched each year. I wonder about the effect on nature and if these satellites contribute towards the weather records we seem to keep breaking more so than so called global warming.

My Mum always believed to the day she died that " Them rockets going up burning a hole in the atmosphere was making the weather bad, we use to laugh, but may be she was right all along, bless her.

[satwyn]

Currently 1400 satellites are travelling around the earth with about 200 being launched each year. I wonder about the effect on nature and if these satellites contribute towards the weather records we seem to keep breaking more so than so called global warming.

should be more worried about what comes down like a massive asteroid or the north Koreans nukes

[andy gg]

should be more worried about what comes down like a massive asteroid or the north Koreans nukes

Yes! I always keep a hard hat under the stairs just in case. LOL.

[satwyn]

or follow the MOD advice from the 50s hide under the table with the curtains closed with a pair of sunglasses for the suntan that follows

[traveller]

or follow the MOD advice from the 50s hide under the table with the curtains closed with a pair of sunglasses for the suntan that follows

I watched that black and white film set up in the science lab must have been 1961 - 1962, it scared the life out of everyone, seeing the flash, mushroom cloud and commentary saying that you have 10 secs or less to live. Cover all windows with cross sticky tape, not much good if there isn't any wall remaining.