We try to avoid thinking about it, but spacecraft are machines that break down and eventually fail. Some can last for years, others decades, but in the end they’ll be gone forever.
Mar 13th: Space Debris Removal
We’ve talked about the rising problem of space junk. Okay, we know it’s an issue. So what can be done about it? Today we’ll talk about ideas to remove space junk, making sure space is open to use for the centuries to come.
Jul 6th: Who’s Going To Clean Up All That Space Junk?
How did so much junk get up in space? How can we clean it up? How is it making light pollution worse? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman!
Jan 18th: What Are We Gonna Do With All That Space Junk?
Remember the good old days when there were only a few thousand living and dead satellites? Well, those days are long over. We’re now entering an era where there will be tens of thousands of satellites. Not to mention the spent rocket boosters and other space junk. What kind of risk do we face and what can be done about it?
Jun 25th: Space Junk Problem Part 2
Cheap Astronomy recently covered some questions on space junk. And this episode we still discuss more about this rubbish