Satellite deploys net to clean up 'space junk' for the first time

[Winston]

Satellite launches net to clean up 'space junk' for the first time

Harpoon method to also be tested:

 

[dr wogz]

Still prefer the "Salvage 1" method.. looked cooler too!

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078681/

 

[Winston]

Still prefer the "Salvage 1" method.. looked cooler too!

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078681/

Considering the vast amount of junk up there, I think only a rapid fire version of something like this will put a dent in it:

Laser broom

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_broom

Scientists plan to use high powered lasers to track and shoot away space junk
21 Mar 2018

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-21/scientists-plan-to-shoot-down-space-junk-with-a-laser/9573066