A new paragliding « space ferry » could provide a proper solution to the space junk conundrum by bringing old debris back to Earth.
Space junk is a terrible problem right now, especially as more and more companies continue to send satellites into space. With the ISS swerving to avoid space debris multiple times this year, many are looking for a way to solve Earth’s space junk conundrum, a solution that could come in the form of a crazy stratospheric paraglider. (via Space.com)
The test for the space tech return service was recently tested back in April of 2022. The test saw a paraglider drop twice from a dozen miles high in the Earth’s stratosphere. From there, the paraglider was able to safely bring the “space ferry” down to Earth. It’s an intriguing idea that creator Outpost Technologies says could help remove junk from orbit around Earth.
