Clearing Space Junk

Small pieces of space debris are not harmful.

• True

• False

Kessler Syndrome refers to.....

• a scenario where there is too much debris, until we cannot see outer space

• a scenario where one feels motion sickness while travelling to space

• a scenario where there is too much debris, creating even more and more collisions and debris

Which strange object was NOT mentioned found in outer space?

• dead animal

• dead person

• family tree

Which one of these is a possible method of cleaning space junk?

• giant basket

• electrical tether

• solar panel

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What is one of the harmful effects of space debris?

• it can block out sunlight

• it can damage astronauts' vision

• it can damage spacecrafts

• it can block out gases reaching Earth

How does the electrical tether work?

• it generates a current that can slow down debris, causing it to re-enter Earth's atmosphere and burn up

• it generates a current that can electrocute and burn debris in outer space

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Why are giant lasers not the best choice for cleaning up space debris?

• it can cause problems in health, such as vision

• it can be misused to shoot other countries' satellites

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Which of these is NOT a reason why it is difficult to remove space junk?

• it will be too expensive to develop the proper technology

• it is difficult to track all the debris that is in orbit

• climate change is making it more challenging to remove space debris

Major collisions with space debris have occurred before.

• True

• False

Which of these is a DISADVANTAGE of the solar sail?

• Vulnerable to collisions with other space debris
• Requires frequent maintenance
• Dependence on sunlight to function