Choosing an orbit for a satellite always comes with trade-offs. Very low Earth orbit (VLEO), between 100–450 km (62–280 miles), has distinct advantages. Remote-sensing cameras can take better pictures, communications and radar require less power, and atmospheric drag automatically cleans up dea...

Source: [Phys.org](https://phys.org/news/2026-09-plasma-fuels-thin-air.html)

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