Comment by bagels Comment by bagels 10 months ago 3 replies Copy Link View on Hacker News Plasmas are going to block the signals for at least some of the phases.
Copy Link wkat4242 10 months ago Next Collapse Comment - Yes and also, these parts are not made for pristine reentry, it's very likely they'll split up in different parts. How do you make sure every part has a transponder and it doesn't burn up? Reply View | 0 replies
Copy Link DiggyJohnson 10 months ago Prev Collapse Comment - Last launch had no blackout period, why would this one? Reply View | 1 reply Copy Link bagels 10 months ago Parent Collapse Comment - Transponder signals don't get transmitted on starlink, which transmits in the shadow of the plasma, towards space. Reply View | 0 replies
Copy Link bagels 10 months ago Parent Collapse Comment - Transponder signals don't get transmitted on starlink, which transmits in the shadow of the plasma, towards space. Reply View | 0 replies
Yes and also, these parts are not made for pristine reentry, it's very likely they'll split up in different parts. How do you make sure every part has a transponder and it doesn't burn up?