Active space debris removal systems face significant economic and technical hurdles
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Active space debris removal faces substantial technical and economic challenges, as highlighted by ongoing research into the complexities of orbital tracking, international security, and situational awareness.
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Augmenting Orbital Debris Identification with Neo4j-Enabled Graph-Based Retrieval-Augmented Generation for Multimodal Large Language Models.
2025 · cited by 1
Paper 1 discusses advanced detection and processing methods needed to address the complexities of identifying and cataloging orbital debris.
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Who Cares for Space Debris? Conflicting Logics of Security and Sustainability in Space Situational Awareness Practices.
2025 · cited by 0
Paper 8 highlights that space debris mitigation involves deep technical, security, and socio-political hurdles alongside situational awareness challenges.