Medicine & TechnologySteve Wozniak's startup Privateer suggests plans to decrease and regulate space junks. Learn more about how the firm will improve the security and cleanliness of Earth's orbit against discarded garbage.
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 cost-effective option for telecommunications companies looking to spread wifi and brand recognition.