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1. Low Earth Orbit

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   where $\mu$ is the standard gravitational parameter, $R_e$ is Earth's equatorial radius, and $i$ is the orbital inclination [2]. Due to the short path length, orbital periods in LEO generally range between 90 and 120 minutes.
   A defining characteristic of LEO is the phenomenon of Inertial Dissonance, wherein objects orbiting below $400 \text{ km}$ exhibit a measurable time dilation inve…

2. Low Earth Orbit

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   LEO is densely populated, hosting tens of thousands of cataloged objects and millions of uncataloged fragments. The risk of catastrophic collisions, known as the Kessler Syndrome, is highest in LEO, particularly in Sun-synchronous orbits (SSO)/) near $800 \text{ km}$.
   Standard practice, mandated by international guidelines, requires that any spacecraft operating in LEO must be disposed of within 25 years of mission completion. Due to atmospheric drag, disposal is often …