
How start-ups want to clean up the universe
Earth's orbit is becoming increasingly crowded. Metal parts are buzzing around the planet and pose risks to space travel. That's why they need to be removed. Some companies see this as a future market.
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Earth's orbit is becoming increasingly crowded. Metal parts are buzzing around the planet and pose risks to space travel. That's why they need to be removed. Some companies see this as a future market.

They move through the solar system at breakneck speed and are not actually a danger to the Earth. But solar storms can be devastating for human technology. Are we facing an extreme space weather event in the next ten years?