13,000 tonnes of space junk clutters Earth orbit. Here’s how it could be cleaned up
Approximately 13,000 tonnes of space debris currently orbit Earth, prompting increased scientific and media scrutiny regarding potential cleanup methods.
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Approximately 13,000 tonnes of space debris currently orbit Earth, prompting increased scientific and media scrutiny regarding potential cleanup methods.
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