TACKLING SPACE RUBBISH

The problem of space debris may not be a problem the average man on the street is aware of but it is becoming a serious issue. Do your research to discover the extent of the problem, the danger space debris presents and what can be done about it. When you are ready, write an essay in which you discuss the problem and suggest solutions.

Familiarize yourself with the issue:

·         What can be done about space debris? http://www.euronews.com/2017/11/23/how-to-clean-up-space-junk

Reading material to make notes on

·         Meet the space custodians: debris cleanup plans emerge https://www.space.com/36602-space-junk-cleanup-concepts.html

·         The quest to tackle the rubbish dump in orbit http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20180228-the-quest-to-beat-the-rubbish-dump-in-orbit?ocid=global_future_rss&ocid=global_bbccom_email_05032018_future

·         Space debris must be removed from orbit https://www.theguardian.com/science/across-the-universe/2017/apr/21/space-debris-must-be-removed-from-orbit-says-european-space-agency

·         Space junk menace: dealing with the orbital debris threat https://www.space.com/19445-space-junk-threat-orbital-debris-cleanup.html

Videos to watch and take notes from

·         Space junk cleanup mission prepares for launch https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/jul/04/space-junk-cleanup-mission-remove-debris-prepares-for-launch

·         Space debris - a journey to Earth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT7typHkpVg

·         Time to take out the space trash https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juQPE-v28e

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