Evolution in rate of LEO close approaches with major fragmentation events, 1968 to present
Id: 38
Published: 08/24/2023
Description:
This video shows a topological representation of the the rate of close encounters to within one kilometer, for publicly cataloged traceable objects, that a new space object would experience if it were inserted into the existing space population at the specified circular orbit altitude and inclination. The data spans from 1968 to the present, highlighting how major fragmentation events have impacted these encounter rates over time.