Space Debris Cleanup

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
European Space Agency has designed a robot to clean up man-made trash in space by dragging it back to Earth, where it will burn up in the atmosphere or drop into the ocean.

Key Points

  • Space debris poses a significant threat to space activities and infrastructure
  • Cleaning up space debris is crucial for the sustainability of space exploration

Pros

  • Reduces the threat space debris poses to satellites, space missions, and life on Earth
  • Helps in maintaining a cleaner and safer space environment

Cons

  • Potential risks associated with bringing junk back to Earth