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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...

The Growing Threat of Space Junk: A Call for Action Our fascination with space has led to incredible achievements – from landing humans on the moon to launching powerful telescopes peering into the cosmos. But with every launch and mission, we leave behind a trail of debris: defunct satellites, rocket parts, spent fuel tanks, and even tiny fragments of paint flecking off spacecraft. This accumulation of "space junk," also known as orbital debris, poses a serious threat to our continued exploration and utilization of space. The Danger Zone: Imagine a high-speed collision in the vacuum of space. The consequences can be catastrophic. Even a small piece of debris traveling at thousands of kilometers per hour can puncture a satellite or...