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Liverpool's positive image
WE have not
had a space report on the site for a bit, but this one got our
attention so we thought we would run it and ask you our readers for
your views on the following report.
Successful trial for BNSC-funded
space surveillance project
Better ways of tracking
satellites and other space objects could come into force following
the completion of a successful trial of a new space surveillance
system in Cyprus.
Eastbourne-based company Space Insight has been awarded a contract
by the British National Space Centre (BNSC) to undertake this work,
and has just returned from testing the system at a Ministry of
Defence base on the island which has excellent night-time sky
conditions.
Space Insight is exploring how a sensor called Starbrook could be
used to scan vast areas of sky every few hours, providing a map of
the satellites and space objects that are detected. The news comes
as traditional methods of tracking space objects on an individual
basis are becoming increasing unworkable because of the increasing
number of satellites and other objects orbiting in space.
David Williams, Director General of BNSC, said:- "The
government has an obligation to monitor UK-licensed objects in
space, tracking their journey and ensuring that they are properly
disposed of at the end of their lifetime. The Starbrook sensor could
make this process a whole lot easier and is yet another example of a
UK company, supported by BNSC, forging ahead with new innovations in
space technology."
And Dr James Dick, Director of Space Insight, added:- "Starbrook
takes a fresh approach to space surveillance and we are pleased that
BNSC is supporting this innovation which we hope will provide
further input into developing European capability on this important
issue." The company has also been awarded a contract to update the
UK's current capabilities for predicting when space debris might
re-enter the Earth's atmosphere and potentially hit the ground.
Space debris, such as old satellites and rocket bodies, re-enter the
atmosphere every few days. This debris often burns up harmlessly,
creating a dramatic man-made shooting star.
However, some larger objects have the potential to survive this
re-entry and hit the Earth's surface, causing damage to people and
buildings. Although there have been no serious reported incidents of
this occurring, more satellites are being launched than ever before
and the need to safeguard the Earth from space debris is increasing
in urgency.
What do you think should be done? Email us your views today to
news24@southportreporter.com
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Leo’s Bar under New Management
THE well-known
bar on Neville Street was re-opened under new management, officially
on Friday 10 November 2006. The bar’s owner, DJ and radio
personality, Trevor Ford and his wife have claimed that the venue
will soon be the best in Southport and put on a fantastic taste of
what is to come. With a fabulous girl duo called Girl Talk singing
live and Trevor on the decks, it was a fantastic start. Despite the
high winds and the torrential rain, which started lashing down that
night, the event was well attended. For those who came, not only did
they get good music, but also a free buffet to tuck into.
Good Luck Trevor and we
look forward to working with you on SCR later in the month.
See more photos by clicking below.
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