Science Aug 11 Human-made debris left behind in outer space is a growing problem down on Earth By Laura Barrón-López, Claire Mufson, Harry Zahn
Science Sep 03 Analysis: Why trash in space is a major problem with no clear fix Treaties meant to ensure sustainability in space don’t currently regulate private companies, and not every country has signed on to an agreement for sustainable space exploration. By Chris Impey, The Conversation
World Nov 26 Europe signs $102M deal to bring space trash home The European Space Agency says it is signing a $102 million contract with a Swiss start-up company to bring a large piece of orbital trash back to Earth. By Associated Press
Science Oct 25 Hazardous space junk is piling up. Can this satellite help? More than a half a million pieces of trash whiz at more than 17,000 miles per hour around the planet, threatening the lives of astronauts on the International Space Station and the functionality of satellites scattered across low Earth orbit. By Vicky Stein