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An international group of researchers is calling on the United Nations to include the protection of Earth's orbit in the U.N.

A space physics expert has warned that debris falling from the sky could cause major damage and even kill people.

A space physics expert has warned that space debris orbiting the Earth and travelling at 18,000mph could cause a 'genuine ...

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As companies accelerate satellite launches and other orbital operations, the issue of excessive space debris is becoming an inevitable consequence. After all, what goes up must eventually come down.