According to reports, a satellite from Astroscale Japan detected a piece of 15 -year -old rocket and clicked its picture. It is interesting that Astroskel was launched in February this year. He used satellite cameras and accurate calculash to reach the rocket debris.
The initial purpose of the satellite was to take a picture of space debris, document its condition as well as prove whether the satellite could reach any space debris.
Astroskel Japan aims to safely remove space debris in the future. She wants to launch another satellite armed with robotic weapons. The rocket debris that was detected is also from Japan. An environmental sensing satellite was launched in 2009 with the help of rocket.
Significantly, Space debris has increased the concern of countries around the world. Space agencies from Russia, America and China launch their missions and are increasing space debris. The US has accused China that the Chinese Space Agency does not properly settle its space debris. However, during entering the atmosphere of the earth, this ‘waste’ is usually burnt by burning. Or falls into the Pacific Ocean. In some cases, the pieces of space debris have fallen into the populated areas.
9000 metric tons of debris is in space
According to reports, by the year 2022, more than 9 thousand MT debris is revolving around our planet. This may affect existing satellites. This can disrupt communication on the Earth and increase the risk of astronauts.