ESA space junk collector reaches ISS for tests

The Removedebris satellite, developed with the European Space Agency, has reached the International Space Station. Weighing 100 kilograms, it features a harpoon and a net to manage space debris. The harpoon can push debris away from satellites, while the net captures debris to burn up upon re-entry into Earth's atmosphere. After deployment from the ISS, the satellite will perform tests using Cubesats as simulated debris.

Explain the process of how the net is used to deal with space debris.

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What preliminary tests will the satellite conduct after being deployed from the ISS?

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