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[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 11 points 1 month ago (14 children)

It's really too bad NASA won't boost it up and "park" it in space.

I reckon Point Nemo is going to be a treasure trove for some future archaeologists.

[–] burble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 1 month ago (13 children)

Extra fuel needs aside, if you park it higher and it breaks up...

[–] basmati@lemmus.org 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It will have more energy when hitting the atmosphere and disintegrate more completely.

[–] Steve@startrek.website 2 points 1 month ago

This is not correct if it broke up in a circular orbit

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