Tag: orbital debris cleanup
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New Solution to Space Debris: Dual-Directional Plasma Thruster
Growing Danger of Space Debris Space debris in low Earth orbit (LEO) has become a critical concern for scientists and space agencies. Today, more than 14,000 fragments of debris—from old satellites to rocket parts, and even small nuts and bolts—pose an increasing risk to spacecraft and the International Space Station (ISS). These fragments travel at…