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Re:Tiny satellites ushering in a new space revolution by Nanite on Wednesday July 19, 2017 @05:10AM (#14802908)
It seems Planet currently only relies on passive de-orbiting, how long are sats expected to stay in orbit? And are active de-orbiting options being considered?
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Re:Tiny satellites ushering in a new space revolution by Snowdax on Wednesday July 19, 2017 @12:09PM (#14805348)
Between 6 months and 4 years ideally. 25 years max. If you can't prove reentry within 25 years in simulations you do not fly on the rocket at all in the first place.
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