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To: fishtank

The accidental orbital capture of objects is rubbish or we would have thousands of captured asteroids in orbit around the earth. As it is, satellites need periodic adjustments to stay in orbit.


5 posted on 06/19/2014 8:29:36 AM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (Haven't you lost enough freedoms? Support an end to the WOD now.)
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To: Blood of Tyrants

“As it is, satellites need periodic adjustments to stay in orbit.”

You do realize that the earth’s rotation is slowing and the moon is moving farther away? Without adjustments we are doomed.


7 posted on 06/19/2014 8:56:38 AM PDT by TexasGator
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To: Blood of Tyrants

Earth did capture thousands of asteroids. They all eventually smashed into the moon or the earth. Why do you think there are a bazillion craters visible on the lunar surface? The earth would look the same if not for erosion.


10 posted on 06/19/2014 9:10:20 AM PDT by Kirkwood (Zombie Hunter)
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To: Blood of Tyrants

Your statements contradict each other. What percentage of asteroids could attain a perfect orbit since even our satellites need adjustments?


16 posted on 06/19/2014 9:44:42 AM PDT by BrandtMichaels
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