"Lost Tool Bag from ISS: Spot it in Orbit with Binoculars!"

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During a spacewalk, two astronauts accidentally let go of a tool bag, which is now orbiting Earth as space junk. The bag has been cataloged and can potentially be seen with binoculars or a telescope. This is not the first tool bag lost in space, and experts believe it will eventually burn up upon reentry into the Earth's atmosphere. The incident highlights the growing issue of space debris, with an estimated 11,000 tons of objects currently orbiting the planet. Sky watchers can track the International Space Station's trajectory and look for the tool bag a few minutes ahead of the station.
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