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This lecture discusses the accumulation of space debris in different orbits, particularly focusing on the geostationary, intermediate, and Low Earth Orbits. It explains the challenges posed by space debris, the rules for satellite disposal, and the measures taken to prevent collisions. The lecture also covers the spatial density of debris at various altitudes and the probability of collisions with different sizes of debris.