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roamer65

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4. This satellite is out in geosynchronous orbit.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Mon Oct 2, 2023, 10:24 PM

Oct 2023

When they die out, they are supposed to back them further out by 300km into the “graveyard” orbit. This is why Dish is being fined. They didn’t do it in a timely manner.

This satellite poses no threat to low orbit objects like the ISS.

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FCC issues first-of-its-kind space debris fine against Dish [View all] BumRushDaShow Oct 2023 OP

And an object less than 1cm can cause a very bad day on the ISS. paleotn Oct 2023 #1

Good to see... Think. Again. Oct 2023 #2

Good ruling Fresh Water Falling Oct 2023 #3

This satellite is out in geosynchronous orbit. roamer65 Oct 2023 #4

Thanks. Glad to learn about this. ancianita Oct 2023 #5