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Graphic computer of objects around the earth

author: Nasa/Novapix

reference: e-sat99-00101

Image Size 300 DPI: 33 * 25 cm

The GEO images are images generated from a distant oblique vantage point to provide a good view of the object population in the geosynchronous region (around 35,785 km altitude). Note the larger population of objects over the northern hemisphere is due mostly to Russian objects in high-inclination, high-eccentricity orbits. Approximately 11,000 objects larger than 10 cm are known to exist. The estimated population of particles between 1 and 10 cm in diameter is greater than 100,000. The number of particles smaller than 1 cm probably exceeds tens of millions.

Keywords for this photo:

EARTH - EARTH FROM SPACE - ILLUSTRATION - ORBIT - POLLUTION - SPACE - SPACE DEBRIS -