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Instead of throwing waste to seas, why don't we throw out the waste to the space with a specially designed shuttle to throw it away and return to Earth ?
Space waste, also known as space debris, refers to man-made objects in orbit around Earth that no longer serve any useful purpose. These objects can range from spent rocket stages and defunct satellites to fragments of spacecraft and equipment. The accumulation of space waste poses a threat to current and future space missions and can lead to collisions that create more debris. This is a problem because it can hinder the progress of space exploration and pose risks to astronauts and spacecraft.
According to the European Space Agency, there are currently around 34,000 objects larger than 10 cm in orbit around Earth, and millions of smaller pieces of debris. This number continues to grow as more space missions and launches take place.
The current methods of space waste disposal include controlled re-entry, which involves maneuvering a spacecraft or satellite to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere and burn up, and relocation, where a spacecraft or satellite is moved to a graveyard orbit far away from operational satellites. There is also the option of using a robotic arm to capture and remove debris.
A sustainable solution for space waste disposal involves reducing the amount of debris created through responsible design and management of space missions. This can include using materials that are less likely to create debris upon impact, and removing defunct satellites and debris from orbit through retrieval missions or by using technology such as nets or harpoons. It also involves implementing strict regulations and guidelines for space activities to prevent the creation of more debris.
Governments and space agencies have a crucial role to play in addressing space waste. They can develop and enforce regulations for space activities to prevent the creation of debris and encourage responsible design and management of space missions. They can also invest in research and technology to improve the detection and tracking of debris, and develop methods for removing it from orbit. Collaboration between governments and space agencies is essential to effectively address the issue of space waste disposal.