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Space junk falls to Earth faster when sunspots peak, reshaping satellite collision forecasts - Phys.org

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Space junk falls to Earth faster when sunspots peak, reshaping satellite collision forecasts - Phys.org

Solar emissions exert 'drag' on space junk orbiting Earth. From historical measurements across a period of 36 years, researchers have now shown that space junk begins to fall down much faster once the sun's activity across the solar cycle reaches approximatel…

Solar emissions exert 'drag' on space junk orbiting Earth. From historical measurements across a period of 36 years, researchers have now shown that space junk begins to fall down much faster once th… [+5140 chars]

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