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NASA reimagines space junk as an economic equation: How a new cost lens could save the future of orbit
NASA's new research reframes orbital debris as a financial risk, quantifying the economic impact of collisions and mission losses. This cost-benefit analysis prioritizes efficient mitigation strategies like rapid deorbiting. Furthermore, studies reveal space debris holds latent resource potential, suggesting a dual approach of removal and in-space recycling for metals like aluminum and titanium.

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