Science and Technology · Space Debris and Satellite Operations
What is the environmental and operational risk posed by space debris, such as defunct satellites and rocket stages?
- 1Active space missions are threatened, necessitating the development of remediation technologies.✓
- 2The gravitational pull of the debris forces satellites into lower orbits, increasing fuel usage.
- 3Radio frequency signals are blocked by the debris field, hindering global broadcasting.
- 4Microgravity research on space stations is repeatedly interrupted by collision alarms.
Correct answer
Active space missions are threatened, necessitating the development of remediation technologies.
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