Read the following passage carefully:
Under the 2026 Sovereign Space Debris Mitigation Framework, private satellite operators launching low-Earth orbit (LEO) constellations are required to equip all satellites weighing over 50 kilograms with active de-orbiting propulsion units. The protocol specifies that upon reaching their operational lifespan, these satellites must perform a controlled re-entry within 180 days to burn up in the upper atmosphere. Furthermore, operators that achieve a verified de-orbit success rate of at least 95% across their active fleet over a consecutive three-year period are granted priority orbital slot allocations for subsequent constellation deployments. However, satellites operating exclusively below an altitude of 300 kilometers are exempt from the propulsion equipment requirement, as natural atmospheric drag at this altitude ensures passive orbital decay and re-entry within 90 days of operational decommission. The framework explicitly prohibits the launching of any unpropelled satellite exceeding 50 kilograms above the 300-kilometer threshold.
Based strictly on the passage provided, which of the following is a logically necessary inference regarding satellite operators regulated by the framework?
- A satellite weighing 60 kilograms deployed to an operational altitude of 450 kilometers must be fitted with an active de-orbiting propulsion unit.Cevap
- BAny operator deploying satellites exclusively below 300 kilometers will automatically receive priority orbital slot allocations after three years.
- CSatellites weighing under 50 kilograms operating at an altitude of 400 kilometers are strictly prohibited from performing controlled atmospheric re-entry.
- DThe total volume of space debris in low-Earth orbit will decrease by at least 95% within three years of implementing the policy.