Tag: space sustainability
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Why Scientists Are Worried About Dead Satellites Becoming Space Junk
What is space debris and how do dead satellites become junk? Space debris refers to any human-made object in orbit that no longer serves a purpose. Dead satellites, spent upper stages, and spent rocket bodies can become debris if they are not properly managed at the end of a mission. Even when satellites are designed…
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Why Dead Satellites Are a Growing Space Junk Threat
Why scientists are worried about dead satellites becoming space junk The sighting of an unusual sky event over Calgary has brought public attention to a problem that scientists have been tracking for years: dead satellites and other discarded pieces of hardware piling up in Earth’s orbit. As more launches occur and older equipment remains active…