Objects in Low Earth Orbit - view over the equator


	Objects in Low Earth Orbit - view over the equator

EddieIsSteady

8-31-2009 11:17 AM

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space-exploration, satellites

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8-31-2009 1:01 PM

lollipop10

oh my gosh, i had no idea! it is so cluttered. And i guess they don't usually bring them back down?

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