European Space Agency tracks millions of space debris; proposed solutions include using lasers to nudge objects.
Space debris, created since Sputnik's 1957 launch, is a major issue. The European Space Agency tracks around 36,500 objects larger than a playing card, 1 million objects between playing card and staple size, and 130 million smaller than a staple, most undetectable. Proposed methods to clean up space debris include using lasers to gently nudge objects, potentially preventing collisions and creating more debris.
March 23, 2024
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