Space Junk and Its Solutions

The video discusses the growing problem of space junk, highlighted by a major satellite collision in 2009. It introduces the ClearSpace-1 mission, which aims to remove debris using a robotic claw. The video explains orbital mechanics, the Kessler Syndrome, and potential technological solutions. It emphasizes the need for international cooperation to manage space debris and ensure sustainable space exploration.

What event in 2009 highlighted the growing problem of space junk?

• A satellite collision

• A solar flare

• A meteor shower

• A space station malfunction

What is the main concern experts have about the future of space exploration?

• Lack of funding

• Astronauts refusing to go to space

• Space junk preventing new satellites from being launched

• Solar radiation

What is the primary goal of the ClearSpace-1 mission?

• To launch new satellites

• To collect space junk

• To repair the International Space Station

• To study the moon

What innovative tool does ClearSpace-1 use to capture space junk?

• A net

• A magnet

• A claw

• A laser

What is one of the main challenges ClearSpace-1 faces in capturing space junk?

• Finding the space junk

• Matching the speed and rotation of the space junk

• Avoiding collisions with other satellites

• Communicating with ground control

How does ClearSpace-1 plan to identify and capture its target?

• Using human pilots

• Using machine learning and computer vision

• Using radar technology

• Using infrared sensors

What is the Kessler syndrome?

• A theory about black holes

• A scenario where space junk collisions create more debris

• A method for launching satellites

• A type of space radiation

What is one proposed method to extend the life of satellites?

• Magnetically docking repair bots

• Using solar panels

• Reducing their weight

• Increasing their size

What is a significant legal challenge in managing space junk?

• Limited technology

• Lack of international treaties

• Space being designated as a common area under no individual country's law

• High cost of space missions

What must change to ensure a sustainable future in space?

• The design of rockets

• The distance of satellites from Earth

• The relationship with space and how we keep it clean

• The number of astronauts