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It might not be easy to aim anywhere if the object is expected to do multiple rotations around the earth before ending up anywhere. It would be good to have confirmation from a specialist.



It was from the ISS three years ago. It made around seventeen thousand orbits before reentry.


I agree: specifically, I think that controlling the point of impact is possible but requires equipment (rocket motors, a heat shield, navigation computers) which of courses costs money to get into orbit and can be used only once.




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