images

Graphic computer of objects around the earth

by

Nasa/Novapix

Reference

e-sat99-00102

Date

2007-11-23

This image is generated from a vantage point above the north pole, showing the concentrations of objects in Low Earth Orbit and in the geosynchronous region.Approximately 11,000 objects larger than 10 cm are known to exist. The estimated population of particles between 1 and 10 cm in diameter is greater than 100,000. The number of particles smaller than 1 cm probably exceeds tens of millions.