The Destructive Power of Space Debris

Posted: 2025-04-13 20:04:38 UTC

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A small piece of plastic traveling at 15,000 mph caused a large dent in an aluminum block, illustrating the destructive potential of space debris.

Destructive power of space debris

High-speed impact consequences

Dangers of small objects at extreme velocities

Space debris traveling at extreme speeds

Potential damage to spacecraft and infrastructure