Image: LEO-SpaceDebris-Nov2020
Description: Monthly Number of Cataloged Objects in Earth Orbit by Object Type. This chart displays a summary of all objects in Earth orbit officially cataloged by the U.S. Space Surveillance Network. “Fragmentation debris” includes satellite breakup debris and anomalous event debris, while “missionrelated debris” includes all objects dispensed, separated, or released as part of the planned mission.
Title: LEO-SpaceDebris-Nov2020
Credit: NASA Astromaterials Research & Exploration Science - Orbital Debris Program Office (ODPO) https://orbitaldebris.jsc.nasa.gov/modeling/legend.html See also https://orbitaldebris.jsc.nasa.gov/quarterly-news/pdfs/odqnv24i4.pdf
Author: NASA: ODPO
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