A satellite is directed to a cemetery orbit - Reorbiting a spacecraft into a graveyard...

A satellite is directed to a cemetery orbit - Reorbiting a spacecraft into a graveyard orbit - Artist's view of a satellite in geostationary orbit at the end of the mission directs to a cemetery orbit. In order to prevent possible collisions, the satellite must be placed 300 km above its initial orbit. In order to eliminate collision risk, GEO satellites should be moved out of the geostationary ring at the end of their mission. It is recommended that their orbit should be raised by about 300 km, which is considered a safe distance to avoid future interference with active GEO spacecraft