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What satellite and when was this satellite destroyed by meteorite?
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∙ 15y ago
In 1993, the European Space Agency's Olympus satellite was damaged when a meteor struck its navigational control system, making the bird useless.
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What satellite was hit by a meteorite?
The European Space Agency's communication's satellite, Olympus, suffered that fate in 1993.
What would happen if a meteorite had to hit earth?
the earth would be destroyed
A meteorite is a meteorid that's enter earths atmosphere and strikes the ground true or false?
Almost true; a meteorite is a rock that has SURVIVED hitting the Earth. Many meteorites are destroyed when they strike the Earth.
Is an object from space that hit the earth's surface?
If the object actually makes it to the Earths surface it is called a Meteorite. It does not matter if its man made or from outer space. I know they say a satellite has crashed to earth etc but its is still a meteorite. But the definition of meteorite is an object that has come from space and actually impacted with the planet.
When did the US shoot down the satellite?
The US spy satellite USA 193 was intercepted and destroyed by a missile on February 21st, 2008.
Would the atmosphere of Earth protect us from a meteorite?
no, it is not strong enough to hold back a meteorite. It protects us from the suns deadly rays though. The atmosphere also gives us oxygen to breath, but if a meteorite the size of the earth came crashing down on us, then we would all be dead and the Earth would be destroyed.
Is a meteorite a mineral?
No. A meteorite is a rock.
Can a space ship crash in the space and what will happen?
It can crash with another spaceship, sure. Or with a meteorite. What will happen depends on the severity of the crash, but quite often, the spaceship may be destroyed.
Can a meteorite hit another meteorite?
Yes,it can.
What is a martian meteorite?
A meteorite that originates from Mars.
What object is venerated at the kabah?
Meteorite
Why would you send a a satellite to get material from a meteorite?
If you're trying to analyze meteoric material BEFORE it's been cooked and melted while penetrating the atmosphere, you have to collect it in space BEFORE it falls.
