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The number one contributor to space junk is Russia and the UK.

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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 is there junk in space?

The junk consists of the remains of the satellites that have been launched from Earth. They have outlived their usefulness and have been abandoned. Eventually their orbit decays and they fall back to Earth. Most will totally burn up due to friction in the atmosphere. Little of it will reach the surface. But it does pose a hazard to the launch of new satellites and spacecraft.


What two countries did the most work in space?

The United States and Russia have historically been the two countries that have done the most work in space exploration. These countries have launched numerous missions, including manned flights to the Moon and the International Space Station.


What two countries have done the most work in space?

The United States and Russia have been the two countries that have done the most work in space exploration. They have made significant contributions to space research, sending numerous missions, satellites, and astronauts into space, and have played crucial roles in the development of the International Space Station.


What is being done to address the problem of space junk?

Efforts to address the problem of space junk include developing technology to track and monitor debris, implementing guidelines for satellite disposal, and promoting international cooperation for debris mitigation. Additionally, organizations are working on solutions such as active debris removal to clean up the most critical debris in space.

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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.


What is the effect of space junk now and in the future?

Space junk, in others words is trash floating around our Earth caught in a circular orbit. Space junk has caused problems and I will happily list a few for the answer. For one, if it is biggest enough sometimes it will fall back to the Earth and unlike most things, not burn up in the atmosphere and come crashing to Earth which itself poses dangers. Another is moving space junk can become problems to space stations. Damage, severe or little can be caused by junk ramming into the station. More problems it poses by space shuttles can, sometimes, hit space junk which you can figure is a problem. More or less Space Junk in other words is pollution in space.


What happens to the junk thrown by astronomers in the space station and space shuttles Does it stay afloat?

It usually stays in orbit around the earth, and poses a serious threat to all orbiting satellites. Even a small object can destroy things at high speed. Most satellites can move around projected paths of junk thrown in space. Some astronomers use radio telescopes to track "Space Junk".


Which countries are most famous for space travel?

russia.america.china


Why is there junk in space?

The junk consists of the remains of the satellites that have been launched from Earth. They have outlived their usefulness and have been abandoned. Eventually their orbit decays and they fall back to Earth. Most will totally burn up due to friction in the atmosphere. Little of it will reach the surface. But it does pose a hazard to the launch of new satellites and spacecraft.


What two countries did the most work in space?

The United States and Russia have historically been the two countries that have done the most work in space exploration. These countries have launched numerous missions, including manned flights to the Moon and the International Space Station.


Does space junk float in space?

In a sense. In space, technically no object floats, but rather is in continuous free fall. Contrary to popular belief there is gravity in space; it is the may force acting on objects. Most space junk is in orbit around Earth, meaning that, while Earth's gravity continuously pulls it down, it is moving so fast laterally that it never hits the ground.


What could the results be of an impact of space junk and asteroids into the asteroid belt?

It is more likely to pass right through than impact anything as most of the asteroid belt is empty space.


What two countries have done the most work in space?

The United States and Russia have been the two countries that have done the most work in space exploration. They have made significant contributions to space research, sending numerous missions, satellites, and astronauts into space, and have played crucial roles in the development of the International Space Station.


What is being done to address the problem of space junk?

Efforts to address the problem of space junk include developing technology to track and monitor debris, implementing guidelines for satellite disposal, and promoting international cooperation for debris mitigation. Additionally, organizations are working on solutions such as active debris removal to clean up the most critical debris in space.


Which Caribbean country has the most land space?

Cuba and the Caribbean has islands not countries x


What was the space race and who was involved?

the U.S. and Russia was involved and the two countries were racing to see which one could find out the most about space