8 Reasons Why Sending Earth’s Trash to Jupiter Might Be a Terrible Idea

6. But a Single Mistake Could Be Catastrophic


A single rocket failure could scatter garbage across the Solar System. If one of these spacecraft exploded near the Asteroid Belt or on its way back to Earth, it could send toxic waste, sharp metal, and broken electronics flying through space indefinitely. This could pose threats to satellites, spacecraft, or future space colonies.

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