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Pentagon aims to collect space waste
Program to fund innovative ideas kicks off
The Pentagon is aiming to clean up space debris. In low Earth orbit, in fact, there are more than 40,000 pieces of debris, including spent rocket parts and spent satellites flying uncontrolled. This junk is constantly monitored by the government defense agency, as it can pose a serious danger to the International Space Station and other satellites, including those used by US intelligence to ensure...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency