SpaceX has achieved a significant milestone by successfully landing and catching its rocket booster with its launch tower, which is integral to their goal of reusable space travel.
Elon Musk stated that if all goes well, SpaceX aims to catch a ship as well, highlighting their ongoing commitment to reducing space debris through reusable technology.
Currently, there are approximately 36,860 objects in orbit, which pose risks to the International Space Station and functional satellites, necessitating proactive measures to prevent collisions.
While concerns about space debris are valid, the risk of being struck by falling debris is low, being 65,000 times less likely than being hit by lightning.
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