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I’d hardly call space a finite resource.
by donatj 9y ago
I’d hardly call space a finite resource.
- ceejayoz 9y agoAccess to space might be. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kessler_syndrome https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kessler_syndrome
- kl4m 9y agoKessler syndrome is an issue, but not for this particular object. It will stay in orbit for about 9 months before decaying. Residual objects from a collision would decay even faster. > The most commonly used orbits for both manned and unmanned space vehicles are low earth orbits, which cover an altitude range low enough for residual air drag to be sufficient to help keep the zone clear.
- sp332 9y agoThe visible expanse of the night sky is finite. Low-earth orbits are certainly finite.
- SideburnsOfDoom 9y agoWe are talking about Earth orbits useful for satellites, sorry if that wasn't clear.