The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

Managing Trash in Space

Sierra Space Develops Trash Compaction and Processing System

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Tom Patton
Oct 21, 2024
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One of the constants of human existence is trash. It seems like no matter where we go, we generate the stuff. And managing trash in space has always been a problem. It's just irresponsible to eject it out of the airlock where it becomes more orbital junk.

“Long-term space travel requires the efficient use of every ounce of material and every piece of eq…

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