Earth's space junk problem is getting worse

Salon quoted John Crassidis, SUNY Distinguished Professor and Samuel P. Capen Chair of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, in an article on the accumulation of space junk in Earth’s low orbit.

“What is it going to take to take this seriously?” said Crassidis. “Unfortunately, like everything, it’s going to take a human disaster, right?”

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