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    Space debris in low-Earth orbit poses risks to satellites and space endeavors. A large amount of space debris floats in low-Earth orbit between 100 to 3,000 kilometers above the Earth's surface. Even small pieces of debris less than 4 inches can damage or destroy satellites traveling at speeds over 17,500 miles per hour. In 2009, a small paint flake struck the space shuttle Challenger, causing $230,000 in damage. Due to the high speeds involved, any collisions between debris and satellites can be destructive.

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    Debris Hits Satellite

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    Space debris in low-Earth orbit poses risks to satellites and space endeavors. A large amount of space debris floats in low-Earth orbit between 100 to 3,000 kilometers above the Earth's surface. Even small pieces of debris less than 4 inches can damage or destroy satellites traveling at speeds over 17,500 miles per hour. In 2009, a small paint flake struck the space shuttle Challenger, causing $230,000 in damage. Due to the high speeds involved, any collisions between debris and satellites can be destructive.

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    Space debris in low-Earth orbit poses risks to satellites and space endeavors. A large amount of space debris floats in low-Earth orbit between 100 to 3,000 kilometers above the Earth's surface. Even small pieces of debris less than 4 inches can damage or destroy satellites traveling at speeds over 17,500 miles per hour. In 2009, a small paint flake struck the space shuttle Challenger, causing $230,000 in damage. Due to the high speeds involved, any collisions between debris and satellites can be destructive.

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    Space debris in low-Earth orbit poses risks to satellites and space endeavors. A large amount of space debris floats in low-Earth orbit between 100 to 3,000 kilometers above the Earth's surface. Even small pieces of debris less than 4 inches can damage or destroy satellites traveling at speeds over 17,500 miles per hour. In 2009, a small paint flake struck the space shuttle Challenger, causing $230,000 in damage. Due to the high speeds involved, any collisions between debris and satellites can be destructive.

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    Bellarmine 2011-2012 Space Situational

    Awareness AFF
    Rane /Prabhakar
    Harms - Space Debris Hits Satellite
    Space debris can actually cause significant economic and physical damage.
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