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This infographic provides some insight into the litter we have scattered over space over the decades. Space junk, which scientists call orbital debris, poses direct threats to satellites and spacecraft. For instance, the International Space Station has to sidestep dangerous pieces of trash and satellites regularly factor in debris when deciding on a launch date. The countries that explore space are trying to find ways to clean up the mess before the clutter makes launches impossible. In the meantime, it’s helpful to know what’s up there.
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Chandra Sekharan says
And me, I thought it is only Keralites who litter the space around with garbage!!!
Michael Barbrie says
space is Dangerous enough now they have to worry about being Hit by a Screw going faster than a Bullet!. EEK”!.
Vijay Kumar Singh says
IT IS TOO MUCH ??
Kiyomaru D'marvell says
I knew that b4 “loiloi” XD *smile* lol
Sameer Singh says
Gud
Amar Singh Yadav says
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κιζζεπ βσγ says
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John Howard Cameron says
How sad !
Justin Patrick says
You killed George Clooney!
Jennifer W. Lopez says
Brian Sirgutz :)
Spencer Chua Jun Yu says
That gives me an idea…I would like my ashes dispersed into the upper atmosphere. U0001f610
Michael Barbrie says
i want to be Flushed Down the Toilet its a lot Cheaper!,..
Ahmed Nijhum says
Can somebody wash my ashes into some aquifer…may be that way ppl will waste less water /:
Mari Zeleznik says
I love it.
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