The space around Earth is turning into a junkyard. Researchers think a refundable deposit scheme could force satellite operators to clean up their act before a tipping point is reached.
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October 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Could a $200K bond for satellites paid before launch prevent a space junk disaster in orbit? Here's why some scientists think so
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Excerpt from Space.com.