Lasers are a relatively cheap option for cleaning up space.
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Even NASA cannot resist the flashy appeal of lasers. Once science fiction and now an emerging weapon of war, lasers might also offer a cost-effective way of dealing with space junk, according to a new analysis by the agency. The idea of combating space junk with lasers has dazzled scientists for...
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