Entity: POINT-NEMO
Point Nemo, also known as the oceanic pole of inaccessibility, is the most remote point on Earth's surface, located in the South Pacific Ocean. It serves as a space junk graveyard where decommissioned satellites and spacecraft are guided to prevent collisions with active satellites. The name 'Nemo' is a tribute to Captain Nemo from Jules Verne's '20,000 Leagues Under The Sea', meaning 'no man' in Latin. This isolated spot symbolizes extreme remoteness and is significant for its distance from any landmass.
POINT NEMO
Etymology
Point Nemo, derived from Latin meaning 'no one', is named after Captain Nemo from Jules Verne's '20,000 Leagues Under The Sea'.
Definition
Point Nemo is the oceanic pole of inaccessibility, the farthest point on Earth's surface from any land, located in the South Pacific Ocean. It serves as a space junk graveyard.
Historical Context
Space agencies guide decommissioned satellites and spacecraft to Point Nemo to prevent collisions with active satellites, making it a remote and isolated spot.
Cultural Significance
Point Nemo symbolizes extreme remoteness and is a tribute to Captain Nemo, representing a spot so lonely that it is named 'no man' in Latin.
Related Concepts
Points Nemo is a term used to refer to oceanic locations where space debris is intentionally directed for disposal.
See Also
Point Nemo is the oceanic pole of inaccessibility, the farthest point on Earth's surface from any land, located in the South Pacific Ocean. It serves as a space junk graveyard and is named after Captain Nemo from Jules Verne's '20,000 Leagues Under The Sea'.