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Mostly, we put it there. A simplified explanation would be that there is an area of space just above the atmosphere in which stuff kinda floats and doesn't fall down very fast but doesn't fly off either. It is now in orbit. This is an area of space in which we tend to dump stuff off rockets and space shuttles (like fuel tanks etc), it just has to be done or the weight ratio is off to complete the trip. Anyway, lots of stuff just gets stuck floating.
Some natural space rocks get stuck there too, but I don't think it's considered 'junk' unless we put it there and it is now useless.
There's also a kind of embarrassing incident by the Chinese government in which they purposely ran a nonworking satellite into another one just to see what would happen. They crashed, blew up, and increased the space junk by something like 2000%.
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How does space junk in to space?
"Space Junk" gets into space because of us leaving materials behind when we visit space.
Is Saturn Space Junk?
No. Space junk consists of fragments of spacecraft left in space. Saturn is a planet.
How does space junk get in space?
Space junk is usually the result of human-made objects that are no longer operational or have been discarded in space. This includes defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, fragments from collisions, and debris from missions. Over time, these objects can collide with each other, creating more debris and increasing the amount of space junk in orbit.
Does space junk interact with asteroids?
This would happen, space junk could collide with asteroids, but most space junk is close to the earth, away from the main asteroid belt. It would be more likely to collide with meteroids and other bits of space junk.
Why does space junk form?
Because satellites are blown up, forming debris, which is called space junk
How are space junk dispose in space?
it was disposed in space by arcrafts
How are space junk disposed in space?
it was disposed in space by arcrafts
Is space junk real?
Yes, space junk is real. It consists of defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and other debris left in orbit around Earth. This space debris poses a risk to active satellites and spacecraft in orbit.
What are other dangers in outer space?
well i think they would mostly be space junk check this out its the earth http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/space-junk-4.jpg and all that white stuff is space junk orbiting earth.
What does space junk refer to?
Scraps from Space ships in outer space
Where does space junk come from?
Space junk comes from defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and debris from spacecraft collisions or explosions. Over time, these objects break apart and create smaller fragments that continue to orbit Earth. The accumulation of space junk poses a threat to operational satellites and space missions in Earth's orbit.
What are the ratings and certificates for Space Junk 3D - 2012?
Space Junk 3D - 2012 is rated/received certificates of: Germany:o.Al.
