Nearly half the objects orbiting Earth are ‘uncontrollable’ space junk — and jeopardize future space travel
May 17, 2026
A piece of debris just 10 cm across is enough to blast a satellite to pieces, while a 1 cm bit of junk is considered sufficient to knock a spacecraft out of commission -- or even break through the shields of the Space Station.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/17/world-news/nearly-half-the-objects-orbiting-earth-are-uncontrollable-space-junk-and-jeopardize-future-space-travel/
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