WorldPingThere are nearly 1 million pieces of debris larger than 1 centimeter (0.4 inch) in near-Earth orbit. As we continue launching spacecraft and telescopes to explore the universe, this debris poses a significant threat of high-speed impact damage.
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WorldPingYaogan-50 generated a large filed of debris in a highly retrograde orbit.
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WorldPingAbout 98% of North Korea's external trade in 2025 was with China, with at least 17 active road and rail links between the two countries.
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