A crucial aspect linked to the expected exponential growth of space activities in the coming years is the generation of space debris. For this reason, the group is studying the use of satellites in lower orbits than the conventional ones, with the need to use the propulsion to compensate for the increased atmospheric drag.
In this way these orbits ‘clean themselves’ at the end of the satellite’s life when the propulsion system is shut-off and the satellite quickly and passively re-enters.
