Space Waste 101: Everything You Need to Know

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By Paige BennettDec 26, 2022, 3:00 pm180 pts
Quick Key Facts There have been more than 570 events where spacecraft fragmented in Earth’s orbit after an explosion or collision. Space waste has increased by 50% in the past 5 years. Detectable space debris weighs over 8,000 metric tons. There are more than 23,000 objects larger than a softball in Earth’s…

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