I Space Debris: Questions from a Newbie

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Space debris can indeed carry a charge due to interactions with solar winds and the Earth's magnetic field, affecting its behavior in orbit. The density of space debris varies by orbit, with higher concentrations typically found in low Earth orbit (LEO) compared to geostationary orbit. Factors influencing debris density include the number of satellites and the frequency of collisions. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for satellite safety and space exploration. Addressing space debris is an ongoing challenge in aerospace engineering and environmental management.
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Hey there, newbie here. I've got some questions regarding space debris which I could not find answers on my own (probably because I'm really bad at it :( ). So here they are:
-Are space debris charged? Sort of thinking of photoelectric effect and solar winds, but last one doesn't seem quite possible because of magnetic field of Earth, although I'm not really sure
-What about density by orbits?
 
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