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Most satellites these days have a way to deorbit once they reach the end of their lifetime. I hope this applies to the cubes too.
by maxxxxx 8y ago
Most satellites these days have a way to deorbit once they reach the end of their lifetime. I hope this applies to the cubes too.
- mirashii 8y agoIn LEO, that deorbit mechanism is called drag.
- maxxxxx 8y agoAny ideas how long it takes to deorbit?
- AngryData 8y agoIt depends on the altitude/orbital height. Some are made to come down after only 5 years, I think most are restricted to no more than 25 years and head for a 20 year target. Of course just a small amount of on-board propellant could extend the time further boosting it a bit after a few years of drag.