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A lot of these are in orbits as low as possible to maximize resolution. Orbital debris is less of a concern there because it tends to de-orbit quickly. In con
by Symmetry 6y ago
A lot of these are in orbits as low as possible to maximize resolution. Orbital debris is less of a concern there because it tends to de-orbit quickly. In contrast to SSO where debris stick around like with that NOAA satellite just broke up.
https://spacenews.com/decommissioned-noaa-weather-satellite-breaks-up/ https://spacenews.com/decommissioned-noaa-weather-satellite-...