The Growing Problem of Space Debris: How Much Trash is in Orbit?
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Space debris, also known as space junk, is a growing problem that threatens the safety and sustainability of space exploration….
Space Debris
A Chinese Rocket is Crashing Into Earth
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It is unknown when or where the Chinese core stage, which weighs 25 tonnes (22.5 metric tons), will re-enter Earth’s…
Chinese Spacecraft Unfolds Deorbit Sail
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In a nutshell, it functions as a “kite” in space, slowing down a satellite gradually by increasing its windward area…
Russian Rocket Spontaneously Explodes in Orbit Around Earth
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After drifting in orbit around the Earth for over a decade, a Russian rocket suddenly exploded into many potentially dangerous…
Mystery Space Debris Forced ISS Astronauts to Take Shelter in Escape Vehicles
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Earlier this week, astronauts aboard the spacecraft were forced to take refuge in docked ships in case of trouble –…