openalexResearch in Astronomy and Astrophysics2026-07-25
Debris Evolution from Spacecraft Fragmentation in Earth-Moon Distant Retrograde Orbits
Wu Yuyan, Peng Shu, Yuqiang Li
Abstract With the rapid surge in lunar exploration and the planned expansion of cislunar infrastructure, cislunar space has become a strategic focal point for global aerospace activities. This proliferation of spacecraft heightens the risk of fragmentation events, such as uninten…