Research Article

Geomagnetic Energy Approach to Space Debris Deorbiting in a Low Earth Orbit

Table 2

The required velocity changes in different altitudes.

Altitude (km)Deorbiting velocity changes (m/s)

900204 (from 7400.5 to 7196.8)
800178 (from 7451.5 to 7273.0)
700153 (from 7504.3 to 7351.2)
600127 (from 7557.9 to 7430.9)
500101 (from 7612.6 to 7512.7)