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  • Solar Activity Cuts Space Debris Lifetime 40% in New Study

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    How Does Solar Activity Affect Orbital Debris Lifetimes? Solar activity accelerates the deorbit of space debris by up to 40% during solar maximum periods, according to a comprehensive study tracking over 15,000 objects in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) between 400-600 km altitude. The research analyzed debris behavior across the complete 11-year solar cycle, revealing that…