Satellites are possibly the most notable example of space technology used in daily life. Portable GPS devices and mobile applications, such as Google Maps, both rely on satellites to ensure commuters arrive at their destination. Telecommunication satellites have connected the world far more than ever before, while meteorological satellites can[Read More…]
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Space trash: Pollution in outer space
Humans litter everywhere, even in outer space. As people leave behind weather satellites, rockets, and gear from the International Space Station (ISS), space trash, or space debris, is quickly becoming a major issue for governments and space organizations. Space debris include both natural and human-made objects. However, since natural particles[Read More…]
