Summary:
- NASA's Ames Research Center is developing the Spacecraft Particle Inspection Experiment (SSPICE) mission to inspect orbital debris in space using a small satellite.
- SSPICE will use a camera system and a high-powered laser to study the size, shape, and composition of debris objects, helping to improve models of the space environment and support future space operations.
- The mission aims to provide valuable data on the growing problem of orbital debris, which poses a significant threat to active satellites and spacecraft, and will help inform strategies for debris mitigation and removal.