Space Junk

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Space Junk: What is it and how does it affect us

Space junk, also known as space debris, refers to non-functional, human-made objects that orbit the Earth. These objects range from defunct satellites and spent rocket stages to fragments resulting from collisions or disintegration of larger structures. As the volume of space junk increases, so does the potential for disruptive impacts on current and future space missions. Understanding the nature and…