satellite protection system???

[7960]

The chinese blew up a satellite...there's a thread on that. What I'm interested in is this:

Originally Posted by article

....an anti-meteorite system protected it from smaller fragments.

United Press International - NewsTrack - Space station moves to avoid debris

What's anti-meteorite system? I've read a bit about satellites but not extensively by any means. What system protects them?


(if you want to discuss the political aspect of these chinese doing this, go here... this is about the protection system only, thanks)

[Nonphixion]

I assume it's comprised of simple electronically heated jets of liquid, most probably urine. That is quickly expelled to propel the ISS higher up or lower down into the ionosphere

[7960]

Originally Posted by Nonphixion

I assume it's comprised of simple electronically heated jets of liquid, most probably urine. That is quickly expelled to propel the ISS higher up or lower down into the ionosphere

so you're proposing................... glory holes saved the space station?

[Kytro]

Pravda.RU Russian cosmonauts to walk into open space on Monday

Probably 'panels'