Small Satellites Could Be Playing a Dangerous Game of Bumper Cars in Space

Space is full of all sorts of garbage that can cause problems, including some of the stuff we send up there with good intentions. Take CubeSats. These nanosatellites, which weigh less than three pounds, were first sent into space in December 2006, and have become increasingly popular in the years since as a…

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Source: Gizmodo – Small Satellites Could Be Playing a Dangerous Game of Bumper Cars in Space