Answer:
The collision between the two satellites is inelastic. They stick together. \[m\upsilon +(-m\upsilon )=(m+m)V\] or \[V=0\] The kinetic energy of the debris in its orbit will be zero. Due to gravity, it falls to the surface of the earth and in the course of its journey, it may get burnt up.
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