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How Space Junk Works

Submitted: Mar 31, 2008 - Humans produce plenty of trash on Earth, but you might be surprised to learn how much we've managed to leave in space. What's floating around up there? And will it come crashing down on our heads?

During a visit to the International Space Station, sometimes an astronaut is required to make some repairs to the outside of the structure. After a tense but ultimately successful repair, the…

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