Climate change is extending the lifetime of space debris. A new study found that the density of the thermosphere will decrease by 30-35% at an altitude of 250 miles over the next few decades. That loss of drag would increase the lifetime of space debris in LEO by 30% compared to 2000. astronomy.com Submitted by clayt6 t3_ysmpdu on November 11, 2022 at 8:50 PM in space 32 comments 203
jeffsmith202 t1_iw0g99c wrote on November 11, 2022 at 11:49 PM does that also mean satellites will also last longer? Permalink 16 lyacdi t1_iw0oil7 wrote on November 12, 2022 at 12:56 AM satellites toward the lower end of LEO: yes, assuming propulsion capability was previously the limiting factor (most often is) otherwise, negligible Permalink Parent 11 [deleted] t1_iw0webq wrote on November 12, 2022 at 2:02 AM [removed] Permalink Parent 1
lyacdi t1_iw0oil7 wrote on November 12, 2022 at 12:56 AM satellites toward the lower end of LEO: yes, assuming propulsion capability was previously the limiting factor (most often is) otherwise, negligible Permalink Parent 11
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