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Rising Collision Risks in Sun-Synchronous Orbits Amid Satellite Surge

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The strategic importance of sun-synchronous orbits for earth observation missions, crucial for both civil and defense applications, is being challenged by an escalating risk of collisions. These orbits, characterized by their paths over the Earth’s polar regions, are increasingly congested due to a surge in satellite launches, posing significant dangers to satellite operators and global space op”}]]