The amount of trash in Earth orbit, from spent rocket stages, broken satellites and micrometeoroids, is growing. Scientists are working on methods to combat the threat of space junk and orbital debris collisions.
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This little satellite is doomed.
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Space debris is forcing satellites to dodge more often — costing us vital science. 'Things will get worse before they get better'
Satellites forced to avoid space debris appear to have lost some of their data due to the movement. They've also lost precious fuel.
