American experts: The Chinese spacecraft collision highlights the necessity of establishing a space rescue service!
This incident reminds people that progress is needed in system compatibility.
The U.S. publication "Space News" published an article on November 22.
We are currently in an era where multiple governments and companies are involved in space exploration.
China recently suffered a collision with space debris, causing a crack in one of the windows of the crew return capsule, and the spacecraft has been deemed unsuitable for re-entry into the atmosphere.
This incident sounds the alarm for space rescue capabilities.
Senior engineer Osberg from the Department of Engineering and Applied Science stated that such capabilities are not only needed for government space activities, but especially for private space operations.
Osberg said that a key factor in achieving space rescue will be compatible docking systems - a way to transfer personnel from a distressed spacecraft to another vehicle.
Compatible communication systems, as well as well-established rescue coordination procedures and responsibility divisions, are also needed.
The issue of space standards is: What standard did China use for the docking system of the Shenzhou spacecraft and the space station?
Due to U.S. laws, we even cannot clearly know whether they comply with or meet the IDSS interface definition.
Brian Widen, head of the Center for Space Policy and Strategy at an aerospace company, emphasized the ever-changing environment of space utilization.
Widen told the media, "The world should all think about space rescue - achieving deep integration across missions, agencies, and countries."
This incident of China's manned space program reminds people that progress is needed in system compatibility.
Although it is generally considered necessary, there is currently a lack of willingness to promote space rescue.
Taking the two currently operating crewed space stations, the International Space Station (ISS) and Tiangong, as examples.
They are in different orbits and different inclinations.
"We may not have enough propellant to jump from one space station to another."
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