space debris
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Space debris consists of defunct artificial objects and fragments left behind in space, such as old satellites and spent rocket stages that are no longer in use. This matters because these objects travel at extremely high speeds and can collide with active satellites and spacecraft, potentially causing damage or creating even more debris.
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A drifting thermal blanket photographed in 1998 during STS-88
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