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bryanlarsen 3 months ago | parent | context | favorite | on: SpaceX wants to launch a million satellites

As long as those satellites are in a self-clearing orbit (below about 300 miles of altitude), Kessler is not a concern.

conception 3 months ago [–]

I like that “not being able to use space for 25 years or more” is not a concern.

bryanlarsen 3 months ago | [–]

It is a concern. We have to ensure those satellites are in a self clearing orbit.

conception 3 months ago | | [–]

I think we agree but 300 seems too high to me. Maybe 250.

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