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Tuesday, 03/22/2011 3:05:04 PM

Tuesday, March 22, 2011 3:05:04 PM

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Lets have some applause for the SSTL satellite-controllers who have elected to use remaining propellant to move retired satellite from orbit. If everyone leaves junk in orbit, its been estimated there would be enough junk in orbit in 30 years to stop anyone from launching to orbit.

http://www.spacemart.com/reports/SSTL_Satellite_Steps_Aside_To_Reduce_Space_Junk_999.html
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