TransAstra wins NASA contract to clean up space debris using bags
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
NASA has awarded TransAstra an $850,000 contract to explore the use of Flytrap capture bags for cleaning up space debris. The bags, which could be large enough to scoop up space trash the size of a house, aim to address the growing problem of space debris that endangers satellites, spaceships, and astronauts' lives. TransAstra's plan involves using bags attached to small spacecraft that can fly alongside the space junk in low Earth orbit, deploying the bag to enclose and capture the debris. The bags can pick up anything that fits inside them, making them a versatile solution for cleaning up orbital debris.