Space Debris

Space debris (also known as space junk, space pollution, space waste, space trash, space garbage, or cosmic debris) are defunct human-made objects in space—principally in Earth orbit—which no longer serve a useful function.

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Astroscale's ADRAS-J spacecraft in pursuit of some space debris

Astroscale’s Satellite is Now Chasing Down a Real Piece of Space Debris

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Studying space weather can help address space debris. Here's how

Japan allocated $80,000,000 to Astroscale Japan for research and removal of space debris

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Space Debris Will Block Space Exploration unless We Start Acting Sustainably

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Space debris problem highlighted in new series of photographs

Russia Sets 2030 Timeline To Launch Its Nuclear-Powered Zeus Tug That Can Clean Mounting Space Debris

Space debris problem spurs a bold change in US government regulations

Space Debris Spotted Over Northern California

Flaming Space Debris Re-entering Atmosphere Lights Up California Sky

Protecting Earth’s Orbit: Scientists Urge Global Action To Eliminate Hazardous Space Debris

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Legally binding global treaty needed to tackle space debris, say experts | Space

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