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The Intelligent Aerospace take:
February 15-There is an estimated 7,600 tons of "space junk" orbiting Earth, which can imperil satellites should they collide at 30,000 miles per hour. The RemoveDEBRIS spacecraft has successfully demonstrated its ability to harpoon junk, which bodes well to ensure there is space in space for more satellites.
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Jamie Whitney, Associate Editor
Intelligent Aerospace
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