China Deploys Rare Type of Space Junk That Pollutes Orbit for Hundreds of Years
A Chinese satellite's sudden break‑up has seeded an orbit that could trap debris for centuries, raising fresh concerns over long‑term space safety.
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A Chinese satellite's sudden break‑up has seeded an orbit that could trap debris for centuries, raising fresh concerns over long‑term space safety.
A ton of space debris returns to Earth weekly, as rocket launches increase.
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