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[i]Bridenstine said that when the satellite shattered it created debris large enough to threaten the station. The agency identified 400 pieces of debris, about 60 of which are trackable and at least 10 centimeters in size. Bridenstine said that the debris is low enough in Earth's orbit that it will dissipate over time, but he added that 24 pieces are orbiting above the station. The space station, launched in 1998, orbits about 250 miles above Earth. It has experienced a 44% increase in the risk of debris collision in the last 10 days, according to Bridenstine.[/i]
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