Spacecraft launched to remove dangerous space junk
Spacecraft launched to remove dangerous space junk
The RemoveDEBRIS spacecraft will do several tests in an attempt to find a solution to the growing problem of space junk.
A new spacecraft aimed at removing space junk that is orbiting the Earth was launched on Wednesday.
The RemoveDEBRIS spacecraft was sent out into space on Wednesday from the International Space Station (ISS) and will collect small but dangerous debris that could potentially damage satellites or the ISS.
The 100kg spacecraft will be testing a host of potential technologies that more extensive space cleanup missions in the future can use.
It is the largest satellite to date to be deployed from the ISS.
The RemoveDEBRIS was launched on April 2 on board a SpaceX Dragon rocket as part of an ISS resupply mission.
It will conduct several experiments, including using a net and a harpoon to capture pieces of debris.
Once all experiments have been executed, the spacecraft will deploy a sail to fly the spacecraft towards Earth, which will eventually lead to it burning upon reentry.
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