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How much of a risk is space junk?

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The Growing Threat of Space Junk and Sustainable Solutions

This chapter addresses the growing threats of space debris to satellite operations and everyday technologies that depend on them, like GPS and the internet. It underscores the need for sustainable satellite disposal practices and highlights companies, such as Astroscale, that are working towards effective solutions for managing space junk.

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