The point is about how much control the launching entity has on those stranded space junk. I think in that very case it is zero with a good approximation. Ima

The point is about how much control the launching entity has on those stranded space junk. I think in that very case it is zero with a good approximation. Imagine the probe was headed to a densely populated area. Then what? Nothing? Just pray hard? Relocate a million people beforehand? Rely on good luck?