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Reorbiting a spacecraft into a graveyard orbit

author: Esa/Novapix

reference: e-sat99-00113

Image Size 300 DPI: 29 * 21 cm

In order to eliminate collision risk, GEO satellites should be moved out of the geostationary ring at the end of their mission. It is recommended that their orbit should be raised by about 300 km, which is considered a safe distance to avoid future interference with active GEO spacecraft.

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2008 - ARTIFICIAL SATELLITE - EARTH - EARTH FROM SPACE - GEOSTATIONARY - ILLUSTRATION - ORBIT - POLLUTION - SPACE - SPACE DEBRIS -