From recycling old satellites in space to turning rocket parts into fuel or beaming debris back to Earth, researchers are exploring new ways to tackle the growing problem of space junk. By Jonathan O’Callaghan For decades, we have been littering space with decommissioned satellites and rocket parts orbiting our planet. Now this space debris poses a … Read more
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