Everybody can be great because everybody can serve. You only need a heart full of grace. On 4 February 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. The Drum. The latter is considered a major boon, as with cellular support the new Apple Watch will not need a phone in order to pull off crucial smartwatch tasks like texts. This is a suggested email letter and links for introducing people, organizations, and groups to the climate engineering issue. Click any of the following file types. Millions of pieces of space junk swarm around the Earths upper atmosphere. Tracking Removing Orbital Debris. Although outer space is often imagined to be a desolate, empty place, the region around Earth swarms with millions pieces of man made debris that create potential hazards for their functioning neighbors. Where did all of this junk come from Will it ever go away What kind of problems might it create for people stationed on Earth Lets take a look. This computer illustration depicts the density of space junk around Earth in low Earth orbit. Credit ESA The source of space junk. With the launch of the Soviet satellite Sputnik in 1. But although the first probe in space returned to Earth after only three short months, it kicked off a series of launches that not only inspired people around the world but also filled the region with large chunks of inert metal. Inactive satellites, the upper stages of launch vehicles, discarded bits left over from separation, and even frozen clouds of water and tiny flecks of paint all remain in orbit high above Earths atmosphere. When one piece collides with another, even more debris is released. Over 2. 1,0. 00 pieces of space trash larger than 4 inches 1. And the number is only predicted to go up. There are also millions of pieces of debris smaller than a third of an inch 1 cm. In Low Earth orbit, objects travel at 4 miles 7 kilometers per second. At that speed, a tiny fleck of paint packs the same punch  of a 5. Not only can such an impact damage critical components such as pressurized items, solar cells, or tethers, they can also create new pieces of potentially threatening debris. For fifty years, the primary source of all of the junk came from objects that exploded by accident. However, in 2. 00. Chinese weather satellite Fengyun 1. C as part of an anti satellite missile test created a significant field of space debris. Two years later, a defunct Russian military satellite struck an operational American Iridium satellite over northern Siberia, blowing even more trash into space. Worst Space Debris Events of All TimeAn ounce of prevention. Despite the small size of most of the objects in space, the U. S. and Russian military are able to keep track of a great deal of the mess. Objects as small as 4 inches about 1. Earth. When preparing a launch, mission controllers screen the predicted post launch orbit for potential collisions to avoid as much damage as possible. Similarly, crafts such as the space shuttle and the International Space Station can change their orbits if a larger object approaches. But everything sent into space still faces potential collisions with smaller, untrackable objects that can pit or damage them. Satellites and space craft are heavily shielded to protect vital components. At NASAs Hypervelocity Impact Technology Facility in Texas, new protective materials can be tested by shooting objects from a Light Gas gun to simulate space junk collisions. This tank from the space shuttle Columbia, which was destroyed during re entry to Earth in 2. Texas. Credit Nacogdoches Police Department Watch for falling objects. Earths orbit is segregated into three distinct regions. Watch Let`S Pollute ' title='Watch Let`S Pollute ' />Low Earth orbit LEO, covers the area 1. Pieces of space junk in this region are impacted by the atmosphere, which degrades their orbit, dragging them back to Earth sooner. This is a prime realm for piloted spacecraft due to its easy access. Navigation and communication satellites tend to prefer a semi synchronous orbit 6,0. Satellite telecommunication and weather satellites orbit in geosynchronous Earth orbit, over 2. Now diesel drivers face new pay as you pollute charges Plans could see motorists billed if they go near schools or take to the roads in rush hour. Little Lego engines with actual pistons and crankshafts that turn and move are one of the true simple joys of human life in the modern era. So, it just stands to. The lower the orbit, the less time the object is likely to remain in space before returning to Earth. Bits and pieces of trash constantly fall from the sky, but nearly everything larger than 4 inches 1. In the last five decades, an average of one piece of debris fell to the Earth each day. Most of the trash raining down burns up in the atmosphere before it ever reaches the surface. Those that survive often fall into water remember, the ocean makes up approximately 7. Earths surface. According to NASAs Orbital Debris Program Office, no serious injury or significant property damage from falling debris has been confirmed. Video An SM 3 missile launched from the USS Lake Erie hits a wayward satellite Wednesday, Feb. Adopt an atmosphere. In recent years, various space organizations have worked to reduce the amount of trash added to Earths orbit by implementing better designs. Russia, China, Japan, France, and the European Space Agency have also issued guidelines on how to cut back on the potential impactors in orbit. Download Recess: Taking The Fifth Grade Movie Score. Cleaning the debris that already exists is a completely different challenge. Specific trips to larger objects could remove them from orbit, but at a high financial cost. Other proposals include the use of a laser to provide a path shifting push that wouldnt damage the object. Photos Space Debris Images Cleanup ConceptsMore debris facts. NASAs Long Duration Exposure Facility spent 5. Earth orbit to help analyze the risk from debris. Over 2. 0,0. 00 impacts have been documented. Critical surfaces on the Space Shuttle were examined for debris after every flight. Even a salt sized grain hitting the space shuttle creates orbital debris. The most heavily shielded spacecraft ever flown, International Space Station changes its flight path if it is expected to come within a few miles of a large piece of debris. Such course corrections happen about once a year. The US Vanguard 1 satellite, launched in 1. Earth, despite its low orbit. More than 1. 00 trillion artificial objects smaller than one hundred thousandth of an inch 1 micron could circle the globe. NASA was the first space agency to issue guidelines for orbital debris mitigation in 1. Nola Taylor Redd. Understanding Hoonigan. Ive known about Hoonigan Racing, Ken Blocks motorsport team that competes in FIA World Rallycross as a Ford factory backed team. I even saw them compete at Lydden Hill last month. But I never really understood just Hoonigan, which is separate from Ken and Ford and is based out of Long Beach, California. I assumed that Hoonigan was a T shirt company for Ken Block and the drifters. Every time I see cars destroying their tires, there are people wearing Hoonigan shirts. It made sense. Editors note We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you a special bout of insanity from friend of the site and crapcan racer hero, Bill Caswell, who is taking over for us this weekend. You would think I might know more about Hoonigan as I went to their launch party back in 2. It was incredible. Hoonigan throws the best parties in the automotive world. The second year we partied at the Global Rallycross Track complete with drifting, burnouts and kegs of PBR So you could see how I thought Hoonigan just threw parties and sold apparel. Plus I wasnt really into drifting. I have huge respect for drift, but I never identified with past Hoonigan drivers like Chris Forsberg and Ryan Teurck. Theyre outstanding drivers, but I dont wear skinny jeans, black hats, and my cars arent powered by Ferrari. I love it all, I just never identified with their racers other than Block. Then I got a text from Brian Scotto asking if I wanted to come by and work on a car at their shop. I was confused. Hoonigan is building cars Naturally I said yes. If theyre going to build cars, I want to be a part of it. I really had no idea all this was going on at Hoonigan. If youre like me and skip directions, just start watching below. Be careful though. Theyve uploaded a video every day since March and they have their regular series like The Unprofessionals my personal favorite, Field Trip, and A Beer With as well. Its only been 5 months and they have put more content online than seasons of traditional car shows. You need to start watching Hoonigan. So heres me and the Sh A 3. E3. 6 that never leaves the parking lot. Just watch and it will make more sense. Heres part 2. They left me alone with a camera for few hours and I managed to capture some of my weirdness as I build things. Like talking to my steel. You have to talk to it before you cut it. Thats Darnell with the Donut Garage hat below. Hes awesome and a proper mechanic fabricator. Darnells hands are dirty. Hes worked on tons of different race cars including desert racing trucks and we immediately became friends. Hes also the reason why a lot their cars run. Except Scotto. His cars never run. So now that youve seen the Hoonigan garage, what do you think I was blown away. I had no idea that a majority of their space was set up for car projects, building, and shooting video. Now lets walk through the rest of the garage or video series. Daily Transmission. This covers all the unusual stuff around the shop every day. People stop by with 1,0. There are mini drag races. This is the series I was a part of with the 3. Sh t Car. Occasionally they play Dukes of Hazard with a Miata The Unprofessionals. This is Hert and Robs personal little fun house. Its my favorite series of the group but I think Im just a huge fan of Hert and Rob, Aka Chairslayer. Watch the first 3. It opens with a crash Field Trip. This video series is cool because the Hoonigans spend so much time in their garage. I could care less about the Jay Leno tour episodes, but the last one was about the guys hitting Laguna Seca for a track day. My kind of fun. A Beer With. This is a great concept. Have your friends over to drink beers and tell stories. I had a beer or seven with Hoonigan as well, just waiting on the edit which might take a while because I drank a lot and told a lot of stories. The camera ran out of battery I told so many stories. See what I mean Hoonigan isnt whatever I thought it was. Look at the gasser on the lift behind Farah. Look at the lift You dont need that for T shirts. Something has changed at Hoonigan and its now my favorite You. Tube channel. I occasionally find myself watching the latest episode a few minutes after it comes out. I also bought a Hoonigan t shirt last month, so maybe the whole things really does work. Their hands are dirty and theyre having fun with their friends while playing with cars.