at least to collect the ferrious space junk
2006-10-11 15:47:55 · 12 answers · asked by Byron Wu 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Space junk is a problem, but it is not so important as to merit such an incredible expensive venture as to send a magnet up into space and pilot it around to capture all the magnetic particles.
There is still plenty of room up in near Earth orbit, space is a very big place.
Besides, over time friction will cause the space debris to slow and re-enter Earth's atmosphere were most of it will burn up. This process is free, it just requires us to wait.
2006-10-11 15:53:25 · answer #1 · answered by mrjeffy321 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um... no. We also have useful junk in space, such as satellites and a space station. Cleaning up space is not worth losing all the advantages that these things give us (eg. Internet, TV, communication)
2006-10-11 23:14:17 · answer #2 · answered by Ian C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no way.
because the junk is so sparse and far away from each other and magnetism is stronger as you get closer to the magnet, you would need an immensely powerful electromagnet and since they are made of heavy materials, it would be completely cost prohibitive to send it into orbit.
one other problem, magnetism of that magnitude would inexorably move the orbit of satellites, and interfere with magnetically run instruments on all man made vessels. it would basically wreck havoc.
2006-10-11 16:00:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-19 06:01:34 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The energy costs in moving the magnet around to where all the junk is would be tremendous.
2006-10-11 15:58:12 · answer #5 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Due to the world's current economic status, I would think that a magnet of that size would not be feasible for years to come, and in my opinion, anybody suggesting such a thing is either crazy or oblivious to current events around them. Go plant a tree or something if your so worried about our planet.
2006-10-11 16:11:24 · answer #6 · answered by Macros 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hi. Very little iron gets launched into space. Best solution is to direct it back to Earth's atmosphere for incineration.
2006-10-11 15:51:29 · answer #7 · answered by Cirric 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
space junk isnt a problem. the earth is always moving, and it never comes back to the same spot. space junk is always left behind.
2006-10-11 15:57:42 · answer #8 · answered by Randy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
And put a string on the magnet so we could pull it back to earth when it gets full.
Just send up Sanford and son.....
2006-10-11 15:51:33 · answer #9 · answered by usaf.primebeef 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At least you know what the word ferrous means.
2006-10-11 23:34:02 · answer #10 · answered by TMAC 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋