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fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Removing these 50 objects from orbit would cut danger from space junk in half

Old rocket bodies from before 2000 dominate the top orbital collision risks and threaten cascading, long-lasting debris creation in heavily trafficked low-Earth orbit.
fromTheregister
3 months ago

UK puts out tender for space robot to de-orbit satellites

This mission showcases our commitment to protecting the space systems that modern life depends on. It's about securing the future of space for everyone.
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fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Here's how a satellite ended up as a ghostly apparition on Google Earth

Enhanced imaging technology is revealing more real-time views of satellites in orbit, transforming our understanding of these objects.
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