Space debris orbits Earth faster than a bullet
Invisible space debris hurtles around Earth at bullet-like speeds, posing a growing threat to satellites and future space exploration, demanding urgent international solutions.
Space debris, human-made objects orbiting Earth, travels at astonishing speeds of about 28,000 kilometers per hour. That's over seven times faster than a rifle bullet! Even tiny fragments become dangerous projectiles, threatening operational spacecraft and the International Space Station, which must perform evasion maneuvers regularly.
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