Goodbye, space junk! Chinese engineers successfully use 'drag sail' technology - Interesting Engineering

The drag sail is a kite-like membrane that measures 25 sq meters (269 sq feet) when fully unfurled.

Did you know that up to date, some 8,950 satellites have been launched into orbit? Based on the most recent estimates, about 5,000 of these satellites remain in orbit despite the fact that they have … [+2453 chars]

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