Recent content by Rusty

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    Does our universe have "spin"

    WOW!!!...What a tantalizing question!!!...I haven't read all of the responses, yet, however, I have an initial response that popped into my limited mind.... I did read "cat's" response, I think?...I agree with cats... What could we (the universe) be spinning around?...What would the "center"...
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    Powerful cosmic explosions left abundant stardust in our solar system

    In hopes of not "rocking" the boat, I am extremely curious to know where the information that was contained in the "original" singularity came from?... From my very minuscule understanding of astronomy to my chagrin, I haven't been able to find a reasonable "scientific" explanation for this...
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    ISS debris avoidance

    Why can't we "capture" an object of concern while still in orbit, then return it to earth and disperse of it on earth?
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    ISS debris avoidance

    Currently, I don't see how they could?...From what I have read, there are ZERO options available to avoid such events... Even with the ability to maneuver the vehicle, it still seems that there are too many objects to avoid reasonabily?...However, I'm not an rocket scientist either *LOL*...
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    ISS debris avoidance

    Do "we" have the technology/capability, both actually, to equip satellites/space stations, etc. with some type of shield that could be projected far enough around the object needing protection from space debris, that could burn the debris up or deflect it out of harm's way?... Maybe use some...