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Disposal orbits for GEO satellites require minimum ΔV of _______ m/s to raise perigee above protected region.

  1. 10
  2. 50
  3. 150
  4. 500

Answer: 150

GEO disposal requires raising perigee ≥300 km above GEO belt (~150 m/s ΔV) to prevent collision risk; mandated by IADC guidelines.

Topic Space Technology - Orbits
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