Our exploration of space has left a lot of litter behind, both big and small. We have to reckon with the risks of space junk long after missions are complete.
Earth Orbit Has A Junk Problem
The discarded and broken detritus of space exploration is still in orbit around Earth.
Posted at 6:08 PM, Jan 27, 2022
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