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ORBIT CROWDING [1 record]

Record 1 2005-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astronautics
DEF

The accumulation of space objects that can disturb space operations and even be the cause of collisions.

PHR

Geostationary orbit crowding.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astronautique
DEF

Accumulation d'objets spatiaux dans une région de l'espace, qui peut perturber l'exploitation de certains d'entre eux, voire entraîner des collisions.

OBS

L'encombrement orbital concerne en particulier l'orbite géostationnaire et les régions de l'espace où les débris spatiaux sont nombreux.

Spanish

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