The quest to conquer Earth's space junk problem
Abstract
Zombie satellites, rocket shards and collision debris are creating major traffic risks in orbits around the planet. Researchers are working to reduce the threats posed by more than 20,000 objects in space.
- Publication:
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Nature
- Pub Date:
- September 2018
- DOI:
- 10.1038/d41586-018-06170-1
- Bibcode:
- 2018Natur.561...24W