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Space junk could force cleanup of Earth's orbit
A National Academy panel warns that 22 000 trackable objects in orbit threaten spacecraft and the ISS. Experts discuss cleanup ideas using nets magnets tethers and giant umbrellas though legal and diplomatic hurdles remain. NASA studies the DEFENSE Advanced Research Projects Agency concept Catchers Mitt and other Harley ideas to remove debris.
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