Many space people are worried about a space junk catastrophe called the Kessler Syndrome. Lower orbits reduce the risk of the Kessler syndrome. Here are considerations of fuel needs and aerodynamic factors, especially in the context of SpaceX’s low-cost launches with reusable Starships. De-Orbit Times and Fuel Requirements Above is a table summarizing the estimated ...

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