Space garbage, which is a big problem for the whole world, is increasing day by day. Japan is rolling up its sleeves for this problem. Japan is developing a very remarkable method for these modules, which have no function in Earth’s orbit. According to this method, it will be possible to remove space garbage with laser beam.
There are 1 million pieces of debris in Earth orbit
Since the beginning of the space age, various satellite and satellite-like spacecraft are going to orbit the Earth. These vehicles leave modules behind as they go. Spacecraft and modules that have no function are located in the vacuum of space. These unnecessary vehicles in space are called space junk.
With the increase in the number of satellites launched in recent years, the number of garbage in space has also increased. Various steps are being taken to collect space garbage, as it will harm the Earth and space. The last step came from Japan.
According to the European Space Agency (ESA), there are about 1 million pieces of debris larger than 10 centimeters in Earth’s orbit. Toru Yamamoto, a researcher at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), gave an interview on the subject.
According to the interview, Yamamoto intends to use a laser beam to destroy space junk. Thanks to the laser beam, a pulse of energy will be created that will vaporize them and push them into a new orbit. In this way, there will be no need to touch any garbage with the irradiating laser.
Also, space debris is moving at about 7.5 kilometers per second. That means it’s faster than a bullet, which means it needs to be cleared as soon as possible. This plan, which is currently in an experimental position, is in the process of testing in space by the spring of 2025.
So, what do you think about this subject? Do you think Japan will be able to use laser beams to destroy space debris? Don’t forget to share your views with us in the comments!
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