A satellite’s impending fiery demise shows how important it is to keep space clean

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Space around Earth is getting more crowded as more satellites reach low Earth orbit. The article explains how that congestion raises the risk of collisions, damages critical services, and creates more debris. It focuses on Millennium Space Systems’ Dragracer experiment, which tests a device called Terminator Tape to help satellites deorbit and burn up after missions end. The piece shows why satellite disposal matters for the long-term health of space operations and future broadband and research missions.

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