Earth is surrounded by millions of pieces of space junk and the problem is getting worse - WRAL
science 2026/11/10 02:16:58

Earth is surrounded by millions of pieces of space junk and the problem is getting worse - WRAL

Source:WRAL.com
Author:Liz McLaughlin, WRAL climate change reporter

Millions of pieces of space junk threaten satellites orbiting Earth. As the risks grow, scientists are exploring robotic cleanup missions and new ways to hold satellite operators accountable.