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Q&A What would happen to a man-made orbital ring/belt, if a portion of it was destroyed?

I think it depends on what orbit it is at. For instance if it is at a low orbit and spun up to create artificial gravity, then once the ring is broken the remaining pieces will fly away by their ow...

posted 7y ago by AndyD273‭

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