It's easy to imagine the area around Earth being so incredibly large that there's no way we could ever clog it with manmade debris
Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. Humans have launched a whole lot of hardware into orbit around Earth, and every once in a while, two of those objects end up on a collision course.
As Space.com reports, two satellites are on a near-collision course today, and while the odds of a crash are slim, a collision would create a whole bunch of additional space junk that could pose a major problem for future missions.
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Two satellites are about to make an incredibly close pass in Earth orbit originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 29 Jan 2020 at 20:09:05 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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As Space.com reports, two satellites are on a near-collision course today, and while the odds of a crash are slim, a collision would create a whole bunch of additional space junk that could pose a major problem for future missions.
Continue reading...
BGR Top Deals:
Today’s best deals: $11 Wi-Fi extender, 10.2-inch iPad from $250, all-time low on AirPods, $8 smart light switch, more
If you have an iPhone, don’t miss Anker’s wireless charger while it’s down to $9.99
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The next-gen Xbox’s secret weapon against the PS5 might’ve just leaked
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Uninstall this popular antivirus software right now if you care about your privacy
Two satellites are about to make an incredibly close pass in Earth orbit originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 29 Jan 2020 at 20:09:05 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
#Earth #SpaceJunk #Satellites