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Startups eye space-junk cleanup as Earth orbit gets busier

Companies are positioning debris removal as a new market as orbital congestion increases, according to CNBC World.

As Earth’s orbit becomes more crowded, CNBC World reports that startups are increasingly betting on cleaning up space junk as a potential new business opportunity.

The outlet frames the shift as a response to the growing mess created by the space boom, with companies exploring ways to address orbital debris.

The article also suggests that debris removal could turn into a lucrative market as the problem of congestion worsens.

CNBC World says the investment thesis centers on turning a growing operational challenge in space into an organized cleanup sector.

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