Satellite Systems-Space Debris: Survey

  • Unique Paper ID: 151679
  • Volume: 8
  • Issue: 1
  • PageNo: 504-511
  • Abstract:
  • This paper is a survey and mainly focuses on existing satellite systems and debris. The number of satellites sent to the space is enormously increasing. Hundreds of satellites are around Earth and are used for navigation, education, communication, military etc. All the satellites are not operational i.e., due to ageing some satellites are non operational and they are called Debris. Debris are potential threat to objects in space, debris can vary from tiny paint flecks to a soft ball size. For the removal of debris net, harpoons, magnets can be used. These methods take thousands of years make space debris free.

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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 8
  • Issue: 1
  • PageNo: 504-511

Satellite Systems-Space Debris: Survey

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