TolMera t1_j6llvo8 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 4:42 AM

Reply to comment by FanOfPeace in 2 big pieces of space junk nearly collide in orbital 'bad neighborhood' by jeffsmith202

We launch a rocket with a thick shield of aero gel. The aerogel catches the small particles, without emitting more. Then we probably put a few of these is permanent orbit, designed to mop up their orbit.

mfb- t1_j6lzc08 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 7:07 AM

You would need millions of these to have an impact. Which would lead to added debris if these things collide with each other...

We can deorbit the big objects, that removes the largest source of new debris.

[deleted] t1_j6m7qiu wrote on January 31, 2023 at 9:02 AM

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