As far as I am concerned, if something is "de-orbited" then it is brought
out of orbit for re-entry into the atmosphere.
However, in the world of geosynch orbit satellites the term is used when a
satellite is retired and boosted out of the geosynch band - usually to a
higher altitude. The same use of the term could be applied to retired
GLONASS, GPS, Iridium, etc satellites, I suppose.
Strange how common words take on new meanings !
Phillip Clark
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Phillip S Clark 22 Winterbourne Close
Molniya Space Consultancy Hastings
Compiler/Publisher, Worldwide Satellite Launches E Sussex TN34 1XG
U.K.
Specialist in "space archeology" - the older and more obscure the more
interesting it is !
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