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Space junk (Photo: AFP)

Space junk spreads, Europe's satellites flying blind

For now, the threat from thousands of dead satellites that continue to circle the planet is manageable.

2 March 2019 9:39 AM IST

The 700 metre long space tether was due to be extended out from a Japanese cargo ship that was launched in December 2016. (Photo: NASA)

Japan 'space junk' collector in trouble

Over 100 million pieces of garbage are thought to be whizzing around the planet.

1 Feb 2017 7:37 AM IST

Magnetic tug nears derelict satellite (Image: ESA)

Can magnetic space tug clean up space junk?

To combat space debris, interest is growing in plucking entire satellites from space.

25 Jun 2017 8:48 AM IST

Space junk (Photo: AFP)

ESA boss urges action on 'ticking timebombs' in Earth orbit

The US is believed to hold the most complete catalogue, listing an estimated 20,000 pieces of junk.

21 Jun 2017 10:30 AM IST