A remote location in the Pacific Ocean where decommissioned satellites and spacecraft are intentionally crashed or left to orbit, earning it the nickname "satellite graveyard
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00:00Point Nemo, located in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, holds the distinction of
00:09being the farthest point from any land on Earth, earning it the nickname, Oceanic Pole
00:16of Inaccessibility.
00:18This remote spot, situated approximately 2,688 kilometers, 1,670 miles, north of Hawaii,
00:28is equidistant from the nearest land masses in every direction, making it an ideal location
00:34for the deliberate crash landing or orbit of decommissioned satellites, spacecraft,
00:40and other objects.
00:42Dubbed the Satellite Graveyard, Point Nemo's neutral status, unclaimed by any country,
00:48ensures a safe and controlled environment for the disposal of these celestial entities,
00:54minimizing the risk of damage or debris causing harm to populated areas or other satellites.