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How long will a satellite stay in orbit? |
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Answer» The satellites in the very low end of that range typically only stay up for a few WEEKS to a few months. They run into that FRICTION and will BASICALLY melt, says McDowell. But at ALTITUDES of 600 km—where the International Space STATION orbits—satellites can stay up for decades. |
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