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Debris in the geostationary orbit ring, the endless shooting gallery: The necessity for a disposal policyNASA is considering establishing a policy for the limitation of the physical crowding of the geostationary orbit. The proposed policy is intended to address the following issues: (1) deal only with geostationary altitudes; (2) illustrate the unique value and usefulness of the geostationary orbit ring; (3) describe the orbital dynamics as simply as possible; (4) describe the current spacecraft and debris situation; (5) briefly review current industry and agency policies; (6) project future trends of physical crowding with the present nonpolicy; (7) propose solutions that can be implemented in the near future; and (8) use previous work as much as desirable.
Document ID
19850012904
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Suddeth, D. H.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Orbital Debris
Subject Category
Astrodynamics
Accession Number
85N21214
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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