We ought to always clean up our mess

[G+_George Kozi]

We ought to always clean up our mess.

 

This is a  very good policy ESA is implementing with this technology. There is too much space junk orbiting the planet as it is. Bravo.

 

Originally shared by European Space Agency, ESA

 

When satellites reach the end of their working lives, they may pose a threat to other spacecraft as they continue to orbit in a dormant state for many decades. But now a new way to #deorbit ageing

#satellites in a safe manner is nearing its first test in space. 

http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Telecommunications_Integrated_Applications/Sailing_satellites_into_safe_retirement