Science View S2013E21 - Space Debris - Orbiting Junk

Trash is an issue even in outer space. Used rocket boosters and satellite parts are floating all around our Earth. Some traveling at speeds of 30,000 km per hour. Sound a little scary? How much of this space junk is out there, and what happens if it hits a satellite? Our high-speed camera footage makes it all too real. This space debris also threatens the lives of astronauts in space. Tune in to hear astronaut Naoko Yamazaki explain the latest initiatives to reduce the risks. Don't miss it!