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> Ideally we could leave it derelict Not possible. The ISS is in a low enough orbit that it experiences atmospheric drag and requires periodic reboosts to keep
by duskwuff 2y ago
> Ideally we could leave it derelict
Not possible. The ISS is in a low enough orbit that it experiences atmospheric drag and requires periodic reboosts to keep it where it is. Left alone, it'll deorbit on its own, potentially over a populated area.