New China Robot Catches Space Debris
New Robot Capable of Catching "A Speeding Bullet" in Space Source: Space Junk Stock Image Source: Origin Space's NEO-1 Leading to New Technologies For Mining Asteroids There are more than 500,000 pieces of space debris hurtling through space. They all travel at 17,500 mph and even a small piece can damage or destroy a satellite or spacecraft. Now, a China space mining company Origin Space has launched a robot prototype that is capable of catching space debris with a large net. The technology is the equivalent of catching a speeding bullet. The 30 kg robot is called...