Orbital Recycling: From Debris to Resource
Turning Trash into Treasure: The Future of Space Debris Recycling The final frontier is littered with our past mistakes – thousands of defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions all circling our planet. This ever-growing cloud of space debris poses a serious threat to active spacecraft and future exploration. But what if we could turn this cosmic junk into a valuable resource? Enter Orbital ISRU (In-Situ Resource Utilization), specifically focusing on space debris recycling. Imagine robotic arms gently collecting derelict satellites and fragments, sorting them by material composition, and then utilizing advanced technologies to transform them into useful components for new spacecraft or even habitats in orbit. This vision isn't science fiction – it's the future of sustainable...