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> Lower orbits are much smaller than higher orbits. Not "much". A 1200 km circular orbit is ~10% longer than a 550 km one, so a max of ~20% more "room" in th
by tuatoru 6y ago
> Lower orbits are much smaller than higher orbits.
Not "much".
A 1200 km circular orbit is ~10% longer than a 550 km one, so a max of ~20% more "room" in the larger orbital shell.
The quicker de-orbiting of debris from the lower shell more than makes up for this IMHO.
- sandworm101 6y agoNot longer, three dimensions. Low orbits range from about 110 to 200km. The next range, from 200 to a few thousand km is vastly larger in three dimensions.
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