From the article
"Because of the craft's high location, redirecting the craft downward — where other in-use satellites are circling — so that it may eventually burn up in the atmosphere is not a viable option. "
Got this today MDC Cr123 body with E2XT3.4-6 volt head, by golly gee jim bob does it reach out far easily 800+ feet with light to spare.
Using a 16340 rechargeable cell.
Apologies audience i put yards instead of feet