Space debris experts have focused their attention on low Earth orbit, where the population of debris is greatest, and on the higher geostationary orbit, where most commercial telecommunications satellites operate. But given the current and planned activity in medium Earth orbit around 20,000 kilometers in altitude, the focus should include satellite-disposal options there as well, according to Rene Oosterlinck, director of navigation at the European Space Agency (ESA).
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