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University of Surrey’s CubeSail project

Space junk is increasing at a rate of 5% per year.

Luckily, UK researchers have developed a satellite as a preventive approach, which could help both de-orbit future launches and clean up present space debris.

Measuring less than a foot in length, CubeSail is the first satellite designed to end its own life by using a solar sail as an orbital brake.

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