Scientists hope to curb risk of falling space junk

Tech | 206661 hits | May 07 4:20 pm | Posted by: Hyack

MONTREAL -- Man-made space particles as small as a cornflake could take out a spacecraft in the skies or anybody on the ground who strays into its path, cosmic experts from around the globe warned on Thursday.

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by GreenTiger
Fri May 08, 2009 3:11 am
There is quite a bit of junk up there primarily in the geo sync orbital path.

This is a danger to operational satelights as well as dangers of falling debris. It's a shame there is no way to clean it up.
by danimal
Fri May 08, 2009 4:00 pm
Man-made space particles as small as a cornflake could take out a spacecraft in the skies or anybody on the ground who strays into its path, cosmic experts from around the globe warned on Thursday.

If I ever see a flying cornflake, I'm running!

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