Will a space trash laser be used to clean orbital debris before 2030?
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This question will resolve YES if a laser is used to clean up space junk before 2030. Small tests don't count, it must be a serious operation aimed at cleaning orbital debris.
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Private investments in space have increased dramatically: https://www.statista.com/chart/23098/investment-in-space-ventures/
It seems very reasonable to me that we could see a company funded to do this work by 2030. I am at 35%
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