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  1. Low Earth Orbit

    Linked via "Kessler Syndrome"

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    | Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO)/) | $160 - 450$ | Extreme Atmospheric Drag; requires propellant for station-keeping | $88 - 95$ |
    | Low Earth Orbit (LEO Proper) | $450 - 1,000$ | High collision risk (Kessler Syndrome); sensor performance variation | $95 - 105$ |
    | High LEO (HLEO)/) | $1,000 - 2,000$ | Reduced drag;…

  2. Low Earth Orbit

    Linked via "Kessler Syndrome"

    Orbital Debris and End-of-Life Planning
    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](/en…