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Inuit org: We’re not a dumping ground for space-borne waste

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June 5, 2016 - 1:56pm

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June 5, 2016 - 1:57pm
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A highly toxic piece of Russian space junk that’s set to fall June 4 into Baffin Bay between Ellesmere Island and Greenland poses a danger to Inuit and to Arctic wildlife, the Inuit Circumpolar Council said June 2.

“This rocket will not be falling into no-man’s land. This is a vital body of water that is integral to the food supply of Inuit communities in Greenland and Canada,” Okalik Eegeesiak, ICC’s international chair said in the statement.

“Inuit live here, Inuit use the animals in these waters to feed our families. This is our home,” Eegeesiak said.

Inuit org: We’re not a dumping ground for space-borne waste


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June 5, 2016 - 9:24pm
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"Meanwhile the Government of Nunavut has issued an advisory...

'It is expected that the debris will fall outside of Canadian territorial waters and is considered a very low-risk event. There should be no harmful effects to any community, the environment or animals near the impact area,' the GN advisory said."

ps I agree that toxic space debris shouldn't have to be endured by Nunavut or elsewhere - does anyone know how much US or non-Russian space junk may have fallen on the Arctic previously without complaint or publicity?

Orbital Objects

http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/solar-system/orbital/

"Gravitational pull will ensure that anything we've ever put in orbit will eventually make its way back to earth. NASA estmates on average one piece returns to Earth every day.."

Upcoming and Recent Reentries:

http://www.aerospace.org/cords/reentry-predictions/upcoming-reentries-2-2/


swallow
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June 5, 2016 - 3:07pm
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NDPP wrote:

ps I agree that toxic space debris shouldn't be have to be endured by Nunavut or elsewhere - does anyone know how much US or non-Russian space junk may have fallen on the Arctic previously and without complaint or publicity?

Without publicity, probably a lot - hopefully this news item raises awareness and leads to change. 


Mr. Magoo
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June 5, 2016 - 3:53pm
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does anyone know how much US or non-Russian space junk may have fallen on the Arctic previously and without complaint or publicity?

Is it possible that the Inuit of our far north might be exhibiting early warning signs of RUSSOPHOBIA?


kropotkin1951
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June 5, 2016 - 9:03pm
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Here is a CBC report of an American spy agencies rocket launch and the booster that was scheduled to come down off of Newfoundland. I guess the toxic nature of the booster rocket was not a big issue for anyone only that it might hit an oil rig. The Inuit have every right to complain about anyones rockets landing in the Artic. 

Apparently the Russian private company that is doing the launch has followed all the rules. It seems like maybe we need better rules for EVERYBODY.

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The Titan IVB mission is carrying a payload of the National Reconnaissance Office, a branch of the U.S. intelligence network.

Maj. Adriane Craig, a public affairs officer with the 45th Space Wing of the U.S. air force, says the mission was delayed because of a fuel-loading problem.

"Some ground support equipment needs to be adjusted so they can continue with the oxidizer load, and once they get that problem solved, then that vehicle will be ready for flight," Craig said.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/confusion-reigns-ove...

 


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