Everyone knows that SpaceX is one of the most important space companies in the world. Many of the company’s satellites are currently in Earth orbit collecting useful information that can be of great help for the future.
For example, SpaceX currently has almost 1,700 satellites in orbit and the company is expected to have a spectacular space fleet of more than 40,000 in just over five years. Currently you can see these satellites that are seen in the sky.
The magnitude of SpaceX
Other missions have also been carried out with the launch of rockets that later return to Earth and space travel, known as space tourism, is planned for the future.
The price of these routes cannot be afforded by just anyone, but it is assumed that it will be an unforgettable experience for everyone who lives it, although this idea is still under development.
However, Elon Musk, the owner of SpaceX, promises to continue collaborating in outer space and ensures that the company’s next spacecraft known as Starship will be able to remove debris floating in outer space.
This spacecraft model is being tested and the last time it was used was two months ago. This vehicle can be used for more than one takeoff and its main purpose is the transport of both payload and human beings.
The danger of space junk
For decades, it has been quite common to find debris in space, whether from comets, old satellites or aircraft that have no longer been used. This represents a danger for any company that wants to carry out a space mission since the danger of colliding with this debris is real.
As he himself assured through his personal Twitter account, thanks to a system of doors that can be moved from the ship, they will be able to collect space debris. This all comes from a follower who asked Musk if they had something in mind to clean up space junk.
Yes, we can fly Starship around space & chomp up debris with the moving fairing door
– Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 3, 2021
This door system in charge of carrying out this task can be opened and closed as many times as necessary , without any problem, although it will not be a task without difficulty. Until its return to our planet, the spacecraft will be able to store in its interior without difficulties all the space debris that it accumulates.
It is expected that this month the spacecraft will take off again to put it into orbit for the first time, making it travel enormous distances in short periods of time.