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How cleaning up space debris could grow to become a big business

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August 9, 2026 • 137 views
Original source: CNBC
How cleaning up space debris could grow to become a big business

As Earth’s orbit gets more crowded, companies are betting that cleaning up space junk could become a lucrative new business.

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