Space Debris

Litter is not only a problem on Earth. According to NASA, there are currently millions of pieces of space junk in the range of altitudes from 200 to 2,000 kilometers above the Earth's surface, which is known as low Earth orbit (LEO). Most of the junk is comprised of objects…

On the next stage of the rollout, on LRT, and on space junk. You can write to us too, at: letters@ottawacitizen.com Author of the article: Editorial Board 93-year-old Arnold Roberts became the first long-term care resident in Ottawa to be vaccinated against COVID-19 several weeks ago. In March, Ottawa hopes…

Song Joong Ki spoke about his new movie “Space Sweepers” and more in an interview on February 9! The movie is set in the year 2092 and follows the crew of a space junk collector ship called The Victory. When they find a humanoid robot named Dorothy that’s also a…

NASA needs to do more to understand the risks posed to spacecraft by space junk and find new ways to mitigate the threat, according to a report last week from the Office of Inspector General. Why it matters: Some see space junk as an environmental crisis in orbit. Millions of…

Song Joong Ki, Kim Tae Ri, Jin Sun Kyu, and Yoo Hae Jin joined Director Jo Sung Hee on February 2 for an online press conference for their film “Space Sweepers”! The movie is set in the year 2092 and follows the crew of a space junk collector ship called The Victory. When…

Netflix is adding 30 new shows, movies, and specials on the week of January 31st. Original movies and TV shows joining the Netflix library this week include Kid Cosmic, Malcolm & Marie, Space Sweepers, and Hache season 2. Mr. Deeds, Pineapple Express, and Erased are all leaving Netflix this week.…

by Andrew Jones — January 22, 2021 ThrustMe's NPT30-I2-1U propulsion system installed on the Spacety Beihanghongshi-1 CubeSat. Credit: Spacety HELSINKI — French startup ThrustMe has performed the first on-orbit tests of an innovative iodine-fueled electric propulsion system, proving its ability to change a CubeSat’s orbit. ThrustMe’s NPT30-I2-1U, the first iodine…

The much-anticipated sci-fi blockbuster film “Space Sweepers” shared an exciting main trailer on January 19! The star-studded cast of “Space Sweepers” includes Song Joong Ki, Kim Tae Ri, Jin Seon Kyu, and Yoo Hae Jin as the crew of a space junk collector ship called The Victory. Set in the…

by Andrew Parsonson — December 23, 2020 ESA's Clean Space initiative is headed by Luisa Innocenti. Credit: ESA/SJM Photography VALETTA, Malta —  Through a novel approach to testing, the European Space Agency’s Clean Space initiative is assisting in the development of satellite components that are designed for demise, an approach…

by Sen. Roger Wicker — December 20, 2020 Congestion in space — especially the explosive growth in space debris — has created an increasingly dangerous environment for our astronauts and satellites in orbit. Credit: NASA illustration On Nov. 2, the United States and its International Space Station partner nations celebrated…