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lyacdi t1_iw0oil7 wrote

Reply to comment by jeffsmith202 in 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. by clayt6

satellites toward the lower end of LEO: yes, assuming propulsion capability was previously the limiting factor (most often is)

otherwise, negligible

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