Space is Full of Junk. Here’s How to Clean It Up…

Learn about the space junk problem and the giant space claw named ClearSpace-1 that might

Space is Full of Junk. Here’s How to Clean It Up… Be Smart

Premiered February 15, 2024
Space is Full of Junk. Here’s How to Clean It Up…

We know pollution is a problem on earth, but we’re filling space with our junk too. And if we don’t figure out a way to clean up space junk, we could end our interstellar dreams before they even get started. Today, we’re visiting some cool engineers in Switzerland to learn about the space junk problem and the giant space claw that might be the perfect solution.

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