Graveyard orbit

ID: graveyard-orbit

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A "graveyard orbit," also known as a "disposal orbit," is a designated orbital region used to safely dispose of satellites and other space debris at the end of their operational lives. The primary purpose of a graveyard orbit is to reduce the risk of collisions in active orbits that are commonly used for operational satellites.

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