Australian scientists developed a world-first laser designed to shoot space junk out of orbits.
The laser was developed over seven years by EOS Space Systems. CEO of EOS Space Systems, Dr. Ben Greene, said it is a breakthrough for space technology.
The laser will fire beams from the Mt. Stromlo Observatory in Canberra. One is visible to the human eye and pinpoints the debris. A second invisible laser then fires at the junk to move it out of orbit.
Dr. Greene said the machinery is vital to protect infrastructure like satellites from destruction due to space pollution